Healthcare requires a practitioner who is nimble, able to think on the fly and adjust their practice in the moment as needed. They also need to be able to look for opportunities to critically evaluate their practice and refine or modify their skills on a constant basis. Reflective practice is an integral part of being a professional in today’s healthcare, however it is not always easy to achieve. This quick self-study will offer some insights on the topic of reflection, review some literature in the area of reflective practice dive into the use of social media in reflection, and will give the reader some tips on how to go about getting the most out of their reflection.
At the end of this Quick Self Study, the learner will be able to:
• Define reflection and reflective practice
• Appreciate the personal and clinical benefits of engaging in reflective practice
• Examine the use of models and tools to assist in the process of reflective writing and activities
• Expand their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the use of reflection and suggest ways that reflection can be incorporated into their own practice and their clinical environment