What are reflective models in nursing?

Reflection is a tool that is commonly used as part of student nurse education and in clinical practice, and is often supported by the use of reflective models. It can help demonstrate everyday learning and is also useful for processing thoughts after a critical incident.

Why do nurses use Gibbs model of reflection?

Reflection is a key aspect of the personal and professional development that nurses are required to undertake to keep pace with the changing nature of practice. It helps ensure safe and effective evidence-based care by allowing nurses to constantly improve their skills.

What are the different models of reflective practice?

Each model of reflection aims to unpick learning to make links between the ‘doing’ and the ‘thinking’.

Kolb’s learning cycle.
Gibbs’ reflective cycle.
‘Reflection-in-action’ and ‘reflection-on-action’

What is the process of reflection in nursing?

Reflection is the process of making sense of an experience in order to learn and improve as a practitioner. In order to do this effectively, reflection involves describing, analysing and evaluating experiences from practice in a way that helps you make sense of it.

What are reflection models?

A model of reflection is a structured process that is used to guide personal and situational analysis and improvement. Models of reflection benefit individuals by helping them understand their own thinking and learning strategies.

What is Driscoll model of reflection?

The John Driscoll Model of Reflection is a framework for reflection, developed into a structured process to guide reflection. There are several models of reflection and there isn’t one right choice. It’s important to choose the model that matches the person who will be using it.

What is the main idea of Gibbs reflective model?

Gibbs suggests the following stages: description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusions and action plan. The idea of this model is to systematise reflections and isolate feelings. The different stages usually help to slow down our thought processes so that we don’t jump to conclusions too quickly.

Why do nurses use reflective models?

Reflection and reflective models enable nurses to identify what suits their learning style and to reflect in a purposeful manner. Reflection is a valuable lifelong learning tool which can be used to promote personal development and optimum care for patients.

What are the four models of reflection?

Based on theories about how people learn, this model centres on the concept of developing understanding through actual experiences and contains four key stages:

Concrete experience.
Reflective observation.
Abstract conceptualization.
Active experimentation.

What is the purpose of reflection in nursing practice?

It allows you to recognize your own strengths and weakness, and use this to guide on-going learning. By reflection you will develop your skills in self-directed learning, improve motivation, and improve the quality of care you are able to provide.

Which is the best reflective model?

While not an extensive list, the reflective frameworks listed below are the most commonly used and each has its own page on this guide.

Kolb. Kolb’s Learning Cycle.
Gibbs. Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle.
Schön. Schön’s framework.
Rolfe et al. Rolfe et al’s framework.
ERA. The ERA framework.
Brookfield. Four lenses.