Using reflection in nursing practice to enhance patient care
Brian Lucas
Abstract
The ability to reflect on, and learn from, practice experiences is essential for nurses when seeking to provide effective person-centred care. This article outlines the various types of reflection that nurses can use, such as reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action. It also details some of the main models of reflection and explains how nurses might develop their skills in reflection to enhance the quality of patient care. The article provides examples of cases and reflective activities to demonstrate how nurses can use reflection in their practice.
Topics & Concepts
Reflection (computer programming)Action (physics)NursingQuality (philosophy)Reflective practiceMedicinePsychologyNursing practiceMedical educationComputer sciencePedagogyEpistemologyPhilosophyQuantum mechanicsPhysicsProgramming languageInnovations in Medical EducationReflective Practices in EducationNursing education and management