'You are not alone.' An exploratory study on open-topic, guided collaborative reflection sessions during the General Practice placement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To support professional development of medical students faced with challenges of the clinical phase, collaborative reflection sessions (CRSs) are used to share and reflect on workplace experiences. Facilitation of CRSs seems essential to optimise learning and to provide important skills for lifelong learning as a professional. However, little is known about which workplace experiences students share in CRSs without advance guidance on specific topics, and how reflecting on these experiences contributes to students' professional development. Therefore, we explored which workplace experiences students shared, what they learned from reflection on these experiences, and how they perceived the value of CRSs.

Methods

We conducted an exploratory study among medical stude

SUBMITTER: Walinga CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10577966 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature