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Just 'doing the observations': reflective practice in nursing

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  • 1Iorwerth Ward, Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth, Wales.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 18, 1997
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Reflective practice in nursing enhances professional development by linking theory and practice. It offers a way for nurses to better understand and communicate the complexities of their work to others.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Professional Development
  • Existential Philosophy

Background:

  • Reflective practice is crucial for professional growth in nursing.
  • Understanding the link between theory and practice is essential for effective nursing care.
  • The reality of nursing work often remains incompletely understood by external parties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the development, definition, and design of reflective practice in nursing.
  • To analyze a nursing experience using an existentialist framework for reflection.
  • To demonstrate how reflective practice can improve nursing work and its perception.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual exploration of reflective practice.
  • Narrative analysis of a nursing case study ('10 minutes with Mr Kandinski').

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  • Application of an existentialist philosophical framework for reflective analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Reflection on personal nursing experiences can illuminate the theory-practice relationship.
    • Reflective practice aids in the improvement of individual nursing performance.
    • This approach provides a method for nurses to articulate a fuller picture of their professional reality.

    Conclusions:

    • Reflective practice is a valuable tool for nursing education and professional development.
    • Existentialist analysis offers a robust framework for deep reflection on nursing practice.
    • Enhancing the understanding of nursing work through reflection benefits both practitioners and the wider healthcare community.