Reflection on and in practice is promoted in nursing, with numerous models of reflection and tools available for people to use to help guide their thinking. Professor Liz Walsh, Royal College of Nursing Professional Lead for the Nurses in Justice and Forensic Healthcare Forum has devised a model of reflection specifically for nurses working in the prison.
Given the significant impact of the prison environment and culture on nursing practice, this model of reflection encourages prison nurses to consider the human factors at play in any practice experience they reflect on.
This model of reflection has three stages:
- Exploration of Human Factors (human interactions and self/individual factors).
- Consideration of learning, both individual and system.
- Next steps/actions which consider both personal and systemic levels.