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Nurses' perceptions of reflective practice
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 30, 1997
Summary
This study explored how to improve reflective practice in nursing. Findings offer practical ways to enhance this key aspect of professional development for nurses and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Professional Development
- Clinical Practice Improvement
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Reflective practice is integral to nursing.
- Continuous professional development is essential in healthcare.
- Enhancing clinical skills through reflection benefits patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify strategies for enhancing reflective practice among nursing staff.
- To gather insights from clinicians and managers on improving reflective practice.
- To inform trust-level development of reflective practice initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving clinicians and managers.
- Exploration of perceptions regarding reflective practice enhancement.
- Needs assessment within a healthcare trust.
Main Results:
- Clinicians and managers provided valuable perspectives on improving reflective practice.
- The study identified specific areas and methods for enhancement.
- The trust has initiated developments based on the findings.
Conclusions:
- Implementing identified strategies can significantly enhance reflective practice in nursing.
- Enhanced reflective practice positively impacts clinicians, managers, and patient care.
- Organizational support is crucial for fostering reflective practice development.
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