Background
A structured approach to facilitating self- and contextual examination and enhancement is known as a model of reflection. One such model is the Gibbs reflection cycle, which is the one selected for this case study. The concept of contemplation emphasizes the importance of being conscious of one’s consciousness, past experiences, and perceptions (Relji et al., 2019, pp. 61–66).
As a result of reflection models, people may gain a better understanding of their cognitive and thought processes (Naeem and Ozuem, 2021, pp. 102-483; McCallum and Milner, 2021, pp. 1-16). Introspection also enables people to connect new knowledge to their prior learning and apply specific solutions to new problems (Momennasab et al., 2019; Zare et al., 2019, pp. 40–45; Liu et al., 2019; Tillott et al., 2022, pp. 134–145). The study’s context influences the selection of the reflection model.
Reflection is typically sparked by uncomfortable or negative events that prompt people to think about what went wrong and how they can improve or fix it in the future. To improve their practices, medical professionals frequently employ reflection models (Yusof et al., 2020, pp. 279–309; Mannell et al., 2019, pp. 25–38; Hill & Fitzgerald, 2020, p. 2). According to Coe et al. (2022), Hsbollah and Hassan (2022), and Ozer et al. (2020), the Gibbs model consists of six steps: description, feeling, assessment, analysis, conclusion, and action plan. The remainder of this report is divided into subsections depending on the various phases of the cycle of reflection.
Description
The description aims to address key questions about the case study (Wessels, 2018, pp. 731-748; Koolen et al., pp. 368-385). The study focused on the interactions between the interviewer and a registered nurse. The dialogue, which described the interaction between doctors and patients, was given in five different scripts. The discussion served as the basis for an interview designed to support a qualitative analysis. There was no requirement for additional data collection or data cleaning, as the interviews provided all the necessary information to conclude.
Feelings
The feelings section explains the thoughts, views, and perceptions one had concerning what happened (Contreras et al., 2020, pp. 239-245). There was minimal understanding about the best study methodology and data collection instruments before exploring the topic. The assignment deadline meant working on a strict timetable, which would be a demanding endeavor. The patient and nurse’s talk revealed distressing details regarding the patient’s experiences. It sparked empathy, which slowed the analysis process. However, there was a broad sense of pleasure following the analysis’s completion because it was completed on schedule.
Evaluation
The focus of evaluation is on the study’s activities, results, achievements, and failures (Li et al., 2020, pp. 74–78; Ardian et al., 2019, pp. 588–593; Ingham-Broomfield, 2021, pp. 62–67). To facilitate a thorough examination and reflection, several potential questions can be raised in this situation. An example would be “what went wrong?” or “How might other individuals have enhanced the outcomes?” The reading of the provided dialogues was successful. It served as a springboard for locating the desired results. The chats, however, involved only a small number of people, rendering them unreliable for a summative study. It was therefore impossible to get data that accurately represented greater populations.
Analysis
The study aims to understand and explain the outcomes and events (Laranjeira et al., 2021, pp. 44–58). The analysis clarifies the problem because the earlier steps of the Gibbs reflective cycle focus on describing how or why something occurred (McCarthy et al., 2021, pp. 103-251). Some of the possible inquiries may explain why things went well (or poorly). The research was successful in this regard, as interviews proved to be a wise choice for data gathering instruments. Because qualitative research was used, results from a small sample size were reliable, which would not have been the case with a quantitative method. NVivo was chosen as the analysis tool, resulting in quick, precise, and trustworthy results from the supplied data.
Conclusion
The conclusion step in the Gibbs cycle summarizes the research findings and presents recommendations as necessary (Momennasab et al., 2021, pp. 1-9). For qualitative analysis to be conducted, reliable data must be provided (Porter et al., 2018, p 117). Furthermore, the role of registered nurses remains crucial to the delivery of healthcare services in communities. The analysis proved that people with disabilities are underprivileged compared to other patients when accessing healthcare services.
Action Plan
The action plan proposes other applicable strategies for solving a similar situation (Cooper, 2018, pp. 9-12; Lu and Chen, 2022, pp. 461-479). Future research into qualitative analysis will focus on minute details that have an impact on the overall population. To generate comprehensive results, conclusions, and suggestions, the study will also highlight outcomes observed in subsets of the sample group. Observations and questionnaires will be added to the list of data collection instruments if a study similar to this is presented in the future. It will guarantee that processing receives detailed data. For comparative purposes, the variety of data processing technologies will also be increased.
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