• To recognise the potential benefits of reflection for nurses
• To refresh your knowledge of the types and models of reflection that nurses can use
• To consider which reflective activities you could incorporate into your practice
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.
Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2023.e11598
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Lucas B (2023) Using reflection in nursing practice to enhance patient care. Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2023.e11598
Published online: 03 April 2023
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