3rd Article | Volume 02 | Issue 01
Embracing Reflection and Reflective Practices by Medical Professionals: A Narrative Inquiry
Priska Bastola
MPhil Scholar, Department of STEAM Education, Kathmandu University School of Education
Kathmandu, Nepal
Bal Chandra Luitel
Professor, Department of STEAM Education, Kathmandu University School of Education
Kathmandu, Nepal
Binod Prasad Pant
Assistant Professor, Department of STEAM Education, Kathmandu University School of Education
Kathmandu, Nepal
Abstract
Reflection is widely acknowledged to play a crucial role in enhancing the competence of medical professionals. Developed countries have given importance to implementing reflective practices for professional development. In developing countries, reflective practices are not given much importance as a tool for professional growth. This article aims to uncover the existing practices of reflection and the challenges faced by medical professionals working at a government hospital in Nepal. It also promotes the practice of reflection to improve daily professional practice. This article aims to uncover the existing practices of reflection and the challenges faced by medical professionals working at a government hospital in Nepal. This qualitative study utilized Narrative Inquiry as the research method and conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with two medical professionals selected through purposive sampling followed by content analysis of the collected data. The study was based on the theories of social constructivism and transformative learning. After analyzing the data, three significant themes emerged: empathizing through reflection, change in practice through reflection, and barriers to reflective practices. The study identified several barriers to reflective practices, including a negative attitude, sociocultural contexts, and a lack of support from the medical community. It is crucial to encourage self-reflection for medical professionals to enhance their professional growth and promote lifelong learning. This study provides valuable insights into the significance of reflective practices in the professional development of medical personnel, particularly in developing countries.
Keywords: reflective practices, medical professionals, narrative inquiry, developing countries, self-appraisal, professional competency
How to cite:
Bastola, P., Luitel, B. C. & Pant, B. P. (2024). Embracing Reflection and Reflective Practices by Medical Professionals: A Narrative Inquiry. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation, 2(1), 33- 43. https://doi.org/10.17613/28g8-b321.
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