Gibbs Model Of Reflection
The 6Cs (care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment) were developed to be incorporated into practice, to help to ensure that nurses provide the best care for their patients. They “focus on putting the person that is being cared for at the heart of the care they are given”. The 6Cs are equal and not one is more important than the other five. However, for this assignment I have chosen to reflect on the importance of communication in practice and the barriers to communication that can occur. Nurses are required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to demonstrate “responsibility for their own learning” (NMC, 2012, p.16). Nurses have to understand the importance of reflective practice and the process of reflection, and reflection is also a
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Gibb’s model of reflection (1988) is one of the most frequently used theoretical reflective models in nursing. This reflective cycle integrates “feelings and emotions” which are necessary for providing holistic care. It is used to explore different and new ideas and approaches to doing or thinking about situations, in order to promote self-improvement by linking practice and theory. Gibb’s Reflective Cycle consists of six stages of reflection and follows a series of questions when reflecting on an experience, so that each step informs the next. The six stages of Gibb’s Reflective Cycle are made up of (1) a description of a particular situation that occurred, (2) feelings and thoughts at the time of the incident, (3) evaluating what was good or bad about the experience, (4) analysing the experience and identifying any key aspects which may need to be examined in the future, (5) what could be done to improve the situation and (6) what you have learned by this situation, what you would do differently and what steps would be taken if this situation arose again (A reflective assignment, September 1, 2015, p.
Gibb’s model of reflection (1988) is one of the most frequently used theoretical reflective models in nursing. This reflective cycle integrates “feelings and emotions” which are necessary for providing holistic care. It is used to explore different and new ideas and approaches to doing or thinking about situations, in order to promote self-improvement by linking practice and theory. Gibb’s Reflective Cycle consists of six stages of reflection and follows a series of questions when reflecting on an experience, so that each step informs the next. The six stages of Gibb’s Reflective Cycle are made up of (1) a description of a particular situation that occurred, (2) feelings and thoughts at the time of the incident, (3) evaluating what was good or bad about the experience, (4) analysing the experience and identifying any key aspects which may need to be examined in the future, (5) what could be done to improve the situation and (6) what you have learned by this situation, what you would do differently and what steps would be taken if this situation arose again (A reflective assignment, September 1, 2015, p.