Health professionals require a dynamic set of skills to cater for an ever-changing and unpredictable environment. After conducting a study into reflective learning, Chris Argyris, an American theorist and Professor at Harvard Business School, concluded that learning, in its most simple terms, is distinguishing an error and correcting it. This one dimensional learning approach neglects the notion that the governing elements of an issue are questionable. In order to surpass the impractical “detect and correct” mechanism, one must adopt the ability to think reflectively. Reflective thinking embraces a pragmatic learning approach. This way, the variables themselves can be considered, resulting in the refurbishment of all aspects of the situation, …show more content…
In such a technical environment where radiologic competencies are at the core of success, it is essential that human error can be accepted in order to learn. Hui (2004) stated that mistakes inhibit considerable potential for experiential learning. Clinical reflection provides an avenue for radiographers to problematise daily events, creating an opportunity for growth. An investigation (Blatt; Plack; Maring; Mintz; Simmens, 2007) concluded that reflection perpetuates a direct increase in clinical performance. Participants in the study noted that reflection enhanced their technical skills as well as their clinical confidence. However, radiographers require more than technical abilities; they must understand the subjective aspects of human relations, social constructs, cultural perspectives and ethical behaviours in order to relate to a diverse patient base. In order to explore these, radiographers should reflect on their own values and beliefs. {REFERENCE QUT} Fowler (2008) stated that a ward nurse he worked alongside was on the verge of resigning but said her reflective sessions uplifted her from a difficult time and she emerged as a much stronger nurse. Fowler (2008) later suggested that he learnt more about himself the more he utilised clinical reflection. Clinical reflection goes beyond the development of skills and continually refreshes a practitioner’s …show more content…
Professions in which people are the focal point require an environment which is friendly and approachable so that patients and their families feel valued and safe. In order to provide optimal care, the inter-disciplinary team must exhibit coherent teamwork and solicitousness. Staff who utilise clinical reflection effectively are likely to receive positive feedback from patients as they have profusely enhanced their skills in all aspects of radiography. Little (2015) claimed that patient feedback is crucial in health care and is received through both verbal and non-verbal cues. Reflecting on feedback eases the task of self evaluation because a second opinion is incorporated. When radiographers receive positive feedback from patients, they feel enthusiastic and strive to improve furthermore. A study (REFERENCE) suggests that recognition in the workplace heightens one’s drive to learn as they feel empowered. Clinical reflection increases job satisfaction, prompting others to feel enthusiastic, hence replenishing the corporate culture of the inter-disciplinary
Nurses are able to reflect upon their past experiences of work and build and improve this ensuring their level of competence and skills is in line with NMC guidelines. Improving the quality of care provided to patients is an ongoing process and requires practitioners to contently reflect and improve their practice. (Howatson-Jones, 2013) One way in which reflection can improve the quality of care is through the use of professional supervision, as stated by (Daly, Speedy and Jackson, 2014) a focus for supervision should be enhancing a nurse’s skills and ability to reflect on practice. It should reflect on the standard of care provided and highlight areas for improvement such as further training. This, in turn, leads to a greater self-awareness of practitioners’ own abilities. The process is not about finding faults, but to improve and learn to ensure the quality of care is high and professional for all patients. Being self-aware is a skill important to reflection and the provision of quality of
Reflection and analysis of critical incidents is widely regarded as a valuable learning tool for nurses. Practice requires us to explore our actions and feelings and examine evidence-based literature, thus bridging the gap between theory and practice (Bailey 1995). It also affords us the opportunity to change our way of thinking or practicing, for when we reflect on an incident we can learn valuable lessons from what did and did not work. In this way, we develop self-awareness and skills in critical thinking and problem solving (Rich & Parker 2001). Critical incidents? ?
1.2 Reflective practice is important as it helps me identify areas that I need to improve on, so that I can learn from my own experience, improving areas where required by taking a course, or gaining information from a repitable person. This helps to ensure the residents are getting improved quality of care.
Burns, S. Bulman, C. Palmer, A. (1997) Reflective Practice in Nursing - The growth of the professional practitioner. London: Blackwell Science.
Therefore, I strive every day to be that professional, that health care provider that has a positive and long lasting impact on patient’s health and wellbeing. I always strive to be that professional that my patients and colleagues trust, respect and admire. As a registered nurse, I have accomplished that. I know it because I am asked to precept new nurses and students, because my colleagues come to me frequently to ask me questions when they are in doubt, because when there is a difficult or complicated patient, my supervisor trust me with his care, because at the end of a long busy shift with seven to eight patients under my care, my patients praise me and thank me for the great and unique care I provided them.
We have all marveled at the gifts of talented clinicians at work, individuals who can put troubled patients at ease with a few simple words or make a complex diagnosis at a glance. Understanding how they acquired excellence and how to pass it on to others, however, poses a challenge.
In this reflection paper, my learning experience through the videos, especially focusing on Sandra’s story in the first episode, will be appraised using Gibbs’ model of reflection, aiming to identify the implications for my learning and my future professional nursing
Reflection has its importance in clinical practice; we always seek to be successful and that can be achieved by learning every day of our life through experiences we encounter. In that way we can reconsider and rethink our previous knowledge and add new learning to our knowledge base so as to inform our practice. Learning new skills does not stop upon qualifying; this should become second nature to thinking professionals as they continue their professional development throughout their careers (Jasper, 2006). According to Rolfe et al. (2001), reflection does not merely add to our knowledge, it also challenges the concepts and theories by which we try to make sense of that knowledge. Acquiring knowledge through reflection is modern way of learning from practice that can be traced back at least to the 1930s and the work of John Dewey, an American philosopher and educator who was the instigator of what might be called ''discovery learning'' or learning from experience. He claimed that we learn by doing and that appreciating what results from what we do leads to a process of developing knowledge, the nature and importance of which then we must seek to interpret (Rolfe et al., 2001).
This assignment focuses on an incident which was experienced during a community placement. The patient suffered from bowel cancer, my mentor and I were visiting her to change her dressing. The names of people have been changed to ensure confidentiality Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2008). Gibbs (1988) cited in Jasper (2013) will be used as the reflective model because it is simple and, easy to understand. Through the model’s six key stages I will describe my experience and how I maintained dignity while giving personal care to patients in the community. Writing a reflective account makes one relive their thoughts and, feelings and make appropriate changes when required (Howaston-Jones, 2013).
The aim of this essay is to discuss on how the reflection on mentorship will be undertaken, how and why the model of reflection will be used and the importance of confidentiality. I will reflect the mentorship by ensuring that the mentee during clinical practice is put at ease throughout the learning experience of four weeks (Quinn, and Hughes 2007, p. 29). Also, I will use the principle of Kolb’s learning cycle as my model of reflection because reflecting is an essential element of learning. As I am the mentor, I will follow this cycle in a clockwise direction with Jude, so she would have to reflect on the skills learnt by reviewing the whole situation (Kolb’s learning cycle 1984 in Rose and Best 2005, p.129). This would enable Jude to integrate theory into practice. I would use a pseudonym ‘Jude’ to comply with mentee confidentiality as stated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2004).
Standards for Competence for Registered Nurses require nurses to maintain their development though a range of means including reflection. Gibbs (1988, p.8) states
Professional Reflection Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Professional Reflection Reflection is an inward-looking process that entails self-reflective inquiry so as to better understand one’s communications, behaviors, values, intentions, attitudes, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs in a manner that enhances self-awareness and promotes better practice (Sellman, & Snelling, 2016). Professional reflection is important in nursing practice as it enables practitioners to identify strengths and mistakes, think positively about their decisions, and learn from past mistakes and experiences. Reflection enhances the effectiveness of care and it facilitates the understanding of oneself and others in the context of practice and encourages positive thinking (Brooker, & Waugh, 2013). In line with is thought train, I reflect on a personal professional experience within the setting.
I hope to take it with me even in my daily interactions with people and will be able to put it into practice in my future job. Regular reflection for family practitioners is not only beneficial for the worker, it also gives them guidance to provide current and accurate service to families. I find this practice very useful on a daily basis for the reason that it refreshes the mind and greatly influences the way I work with families. I plan to carry on with the frequent reflection in my personal and professional life to identify work areas that need to be improved.
Nursing is a demanding job, requiring a significant amount of knowledge in a multitude of areas including a strong knowledge base of human relationships. Relational practice is an inquiry that is directed by mindfully partaking in a relationship with the client/patient and is the foundation of all nursing practice (CRNBC, 2015). A significant portion of this relationship is my ability to engage in self-observation and reflection that aids me in recognizing and acknowledging what I know and do not know (Berragan, 1998, p. 216, Hartrick Doane & Varcoe, 2015). Hartrick Doane and Varcoe (2015) recognize the difference between knowing and not knowing as imperative to a responsive and safe nursing practice (p. 22). As a student nurse, I recognize the importance of reflection as a means to evaluate how I interact on intrapersonal (internal), interpersonal (external), and contextual (environmental) levels. To grow in my role as a nurse, I must develop strategies that combine my knowledge and my
Through reflection and critical analysis I have been able to identify my strengths and weakness during clinical placements over the years. It has allowed me to begin a process of self-learning that will assist me in my professional and personal development. From my research project and this reflective assignment I have recognised the importance and value of this lifelong learning tool in health care practice as it will help provide a high quality of care and improve professionals’ confidence, decision making and actions.