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Humpty Dumpty: reflection and reflective nursing practice

R Richardson1

  • 1Community Health Studies, Southampton University College of Nursing and Midwifery, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Nurses value reflective practice, but its application in nursing is debated. This paper questions traditional scientific views, suggesting a multi-faceted approach to nursing reflection that embraces uncertainty and context.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Growing body of literature on reflection and reflective practice in nursing.
  • Underlying assumption of shared concepts in reflective practice.
  • Emergence of attempts to mechanize and elitize reflective skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To trace the conceptual roots of reflection in nursing.
  • To question the appropriateness of natural science perspectives in nursing reflection.
  • To propose a more inclusive and context-aware approach to reflective practice.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of reflection in nursing.
  • Historical tracing of relevant philosophical and scientific ideas.
  • Critique of traditional assumptions in reflective practice.

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Main Results:

  • Identified diverse and sometimes conflicting conceptualizations of reflection.
  • Highlighted limitations of applying rigid, natural science models to nursing reflection.
  • Revealed a tension between mechanistic and emergent approaches to reflection.

Conclusions:

  • Reflective practice in nursing requires a nuanced approach beyond traditional scientific paradigms.
  • Embracing uncertainty and context is crucial for fostering deeper understanding in nursing.
  • A multi-faceted approach is recommended for effective reflective practice in diverse nursing contexts.