Reflection on a Communication Encounter: Using Gibbs Model Of Reflection

Task

The aim of this part of the assessment is to facilitate students to critically reflect on their communication technique and the communication skills they used when interacting with a person in their care (woman/patient/client/service user/family member) in order to further develop their communication skills. This can be a positive or a challenging experience, which you feel will inform your personal and professional development.

The experience, however, should be based on an encounter where safe and ethical practice was provided to the individual. Students will be expected to base their assignment on Gibbs Model Of Reflection (1988) as per the competency document framework (Figure 1).

Description – What happened?

Feelings – What were you thinking and feeling?

Evaluation – What was good and bad about the experience?

Analysis – What sense can you make of the situation?

Conclusion – What else could you have done?

Action Plan – If it arose again, what would you do?

What happened?, Feelings, What were you thinking and feeling?, Evaluation What was good and bad about the encounter?, Analysis, What sense can you make of the situation? Conclusion What else could you have done? Action Plan If it arose again what would you do? Gibbs G (1988) Learning by Doing: A guide to teaching and learning methods. Further Education Unit. Oxford Polytechnic: Oxford.

1. You are asked to consider an interaction/communication experience with a person from your most recent practice placement, which can be either an individual you were caring for or a family member.

2. You are expected to complete the Reflection Sheet (Appendix 1) after the interaction with the person.

3. You are expected to complete the reflection sheet as soon as possible after the encounter to assist them in their reflection and assignment.

4. The headings from the Gibbs reflective cycle (1988) should be used to structure your assignment.

5. Positive or negative interactions can be used and reflected on using the Model of Reflection (Gibbs 1988).

6. In the analysis of the scenario identify your strengths and areas requiring further development in an honest and searching way. This will help you to identify strengths or weaknesses in your communication skills and identify areas for self-improvement.

7. You are advised to begin preparation for the written assignment either before or immediately after the interaction/ communication experience.

8. Using the reflection sheet (Appendix 1), a reflection of 1250 words on the interaction and focusing on the communication skills and technique used must be written. This must make reference to at least three pertinent literature sources. The School of Nursing and Midwifery Harvard referencing system must be used when referencing these sources (See School of Nursing and Midwifery Referencing Guidelines). (trinity college)

9. Individual/ patient/ family member anonymity is essential in order to be considered for a pass grade. No person, service provider or service delivery location should be identifiable. Use pseudonyms for patients/ clients. Also use generic terms when referring to professionals, and practice locations in this assignment (Dr A., Nurse A., physiotherapist, hospital, health centre, residential centre, workshop).

Word Count 1250 words