Reflective Practice Using Edward De Bono's 6 Hatss Model
Reflective Practice
According to Schön (1983) reflective practice is “one of then defining characteristics of professional practice”. It is all about the ability to reflect on one’s own actions to improve and enhance performance (Brightknowledge.org, 2014). This essay will discuss reflective practice after undertaking reflective exercises in class using Edward De Bono’s 6 hats model (De Bono, 1985).
There are various methods of reflective practice, each with a different style of reflection; it is appropriate to use one model of reflection but by using questions from other models to best fit a situation, can offer a more thorough reflection. Gibbs’ reflective cycle (Gibbs, 1988) is particularly useful for single events to help make sense of …show more content…
(Sackett et al., 1996) It is where the clinician uses the best available evidence in conjunction with the patient to decide which option of treatment is best for the patient (Gray, 1997). This essay will discuss the use and importance of EVP in healthcare and medicine according to the needs and care of patients.
Evidence-Based Practice “is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients” (Sackett et al., 1996)
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) comes from a combination of three elements: best research evidence, clinical expertise and values of a patient. Best research depends on a number of components including the method of research; up-to-date information from valid peer reviewed journals, meta-analysis, case studies etc. Is the data qualitative or quantitative? And how the date is made available. The judgment and experience of a clinician can determine which decisions are made about the treatment of a patient thus impacting the overall outcome of an individual patient. The evidence alone does not make the decision however it does contribute to the outcome of the patient care process or delivery of health services (Sackett, 2002). The values, preferences, concerns and expectations that each patient brings to each clinical experience must be integrated into any decision or outcome made by the clinician to ensure that the patient’s needs are served (Cebm.utoronto.ca,
According to Schön (1983) reflective practice is “one of then defining characteristics of professional practice”. It is all about the ability to reflect on one’s own actions to improve and enhance performance (Brightknowledge.org, 2014). This essay will discuss reflective practice after undertaking reflective exercises in class using Edward De Bono’s 6 hats model (De Bono, 1985).
There are various methods of reflective practice, each with a different style of reflection; it is appropriate to use one model of reflection but by using questions from other models to best fit a situation, can offer a more thorough reflection. Gibbs’ reflective cycle (Gibbs, 1988) is particularly useful for single events to help make sense of …show more content…
(Sackett et al., 1996) It is where the clinician uses the best available evidence in conjunction with the patient to decide which option of treatment is best for the patient (Gray, 1997). This essay will discuss the use and importance of EVP in healthcare and medicine according to the needs and care of patients.
Evidence-Based Practice “is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients” (Sackett et al., 1996)
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) comes from a combination of three elements: best research evidence, clinical expertise and values of a patient. Best research depends on a number of components including the method of research; up-to-date information from valid peer reviewed journals, meta-analysis, case studies etc. Is the data qualitative or quantitative? And how the date is made available. The judgment and experience of a clinician can determine which decisions are made about the treatment of a patient thus impacting the overall outcome of an individual patient. The evidence alone does not make the decision however it does contribute to the outcome of the patient care process or delivery of health services (Sackett, 2002). The values, preferences, concerns and expectations that each patient brings to each clinical experience must be integrated into any decision or outcome made by the clinician to ensure that the patient’s needs are served (Cebm.utoronto.ca,