Experiences of a critical reflection program for mid-career nurses

Japan Journal of Nursing Science : JJNS
Kyoko Oyamada

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to describe the experiences of Japanese nurses who participated in a critical reflection program for mid-career nurses. Critical reflection is one method that is appropriate for the professional development of mid-career nurses. However, its implementation is difficult because of the need for educational resources. Of the numerous reports on critical reflection outcomes, few delineate the underlying process and none relates to Japanese nurses. A program was developed, based on Mezirow's transformation theory, to facilitate nurses' critical reflection. The program was implemented at three hospitals in Japan with 14 mid-career nurses. The data-collection period was from 2006 to 2007. The grounded theory approach was used to describe the results. Two participants experienced a transformation in their frame of reference after undergoing critical reflection during the program. One participant's viewpoint began to change and the other's "habit of mind" (social norms and personality characteristics that provide one with a general orientation) changed. Both participants met the conditions that were necessary for transformation, such as having an open attitude toward change, and compared to the other par...Continue Reading

References

Jul 1, 1995·Journal of Advanced Nursing·F K WongL Yan
May 13, 1999·Journal of Advanced Nursing·H S Kim
Mar 16, 2000·Brain and Language·Z KaminskaP Mayer
Jun 6, 2003·International Journal of Dermatology·Roland R Tomb
Dec 17, 2004·Nursing Inquiry·Sioban Nelson, Mary Ellen Purkis
Feb 13, 2007·Journal of Advanced Nursing·Susan Gross Forneris, Cynthia Peden-McAlpine
May 3, 2007·Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing·Jennifer M Long
Nov 21, 2007·The Journal of Nursing Education·Ann NielsenPriscilla Jester
Mar 26, 2008·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·Anita Duffy

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Dec 9, 2017·JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports·Linda Schumann ScheelAnna Christine Meinertz Møbjerg

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
Kathleen A Badeau
Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
Marilyn E Asselin
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved