Critical reflection is an indispensable tool used in evidence based nursing practice. Critical reflection is often a difficult concept to define as all health professionals interpret it in diverse ways. However, one definition of critical reflection is the revision of nursing practice experience so that it can be described, analysed and evaluated to use that knowledge to improve on future practice (Bulman & Schutz, 2013). Critical reflection is essential for nursing practice because it ensures patient
Gibbs Reflective Model (1988) Reflection Relating to Care on Pressure Sore In Nursing Practice The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on the aspect of my Adult Nursing Practice placement, and study that was gained by me in my studies and the need of pressure sore care and management in nursing practice. To reflect on my learning action, I am going to apply Gibbs (1988) Reflective Cycle to highlight the need for nurses to provide holistic care. It will outline the basic aspects of
Critical incident The aim of this reflection is to describe my personal experience in wound care and its management. Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle has been adapted in order to provide structure to the reflection process. Description At the care home I had to nurse many client’s who had developed pressure sores. One particular wound stands out from the rest, it belonged to a lady in her late 70’s who was immobile and suffers from incontinence and slight dementia. Her wound was extremely large
When the pressure, is not frequently relived, the damage is caused and a pressure ulcer occurs. Judy waterlow (1985) introduced the Waterlow Score, whilst working as a clinical nurse, she designed this as a tool for her students to use as a guidance, for a risk assessment tool, to help in maintaining skin integrity. Waterlow (1985) suggests, that as a nurse professional, we can only use this as a guide, we must also use our own judgment, in defining the risks of the patient in our care. The cost
To assess Katherine’s risk the Waterlow Pressure Sore Prevention Policy (1995) was used. It was found her risk assessment score was 13 that, due to her age, acute illness, nutritional status and reduction in mobility put her at risk of further deterioration if no intervention was established. It was decided that in order to minimise the pressure in Katherine’s sacral area and other bony prominences such as the heels and elbows, a pressure-relieving mattress and cushion were needed. Further
be a piece of reflection based on a clinical decision I have assisted in during my placement. This reflection will relate to a situation that occurred in my clinical work where I felt that I have learnt something that is of value to my practice. The clinical decision was based on wound dressing. I will identify what I have learned from the experience and how this relates to theory that has been researched. To help me with this reflection I will use Gibbs (1988) model of reflection. For the purpose
Critical reflection is vital to develop evidence based practice for safe and quality approaches to professional nursing practice. Nursing professionals should critically reflect on events to identify what health professionals might do to improve their practice and reduce the risk of a similar error. Reflective practice can help to learn from their mistakes, be empowered and most importantly to deliver best possible care to patient as nurses must work closely with their patients to develop a therapeutic
Nurses use critical reflection as an important element of patient quality care. Critical reflection is a vital factor that enables nurses to ensure safety of patients. In the essay, a discussion of elderly abuse will be explained, based on how the incident made me feel and why, an evaluation of positive and negative impacts, analysing my perception, how I will improve my learning skills and action plans to avoid abuse. Critical reflection is a systematic way of creating awareness from events, gather
This actually ended up working quite well as 5 of the 12 residents in cottage #3 went out for a bus outing from 0930-1100. I came back from my first break and was entirely done all the AM care, including that morning's shower, so I was able to take an hour to file and paint the nails of two residents. 2. Self Care Practices. This evening I made time to update my car iPod with new songs to listen to while driving. I made this a priority because good music can make the difference between a good and
Reflection Within Professional Development In this essay I intend to reflect upon a clinical skill, which I have learned and become competent in practicing. I will apply the Gibbs model to the chosen skill throughout the essay to allow for critical thought. Gibbs model includes the areas of description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan. (Gibbs, 1988) The term “reflection” directly refers to one’s own ability for serious thought or consideration regarding events