Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 9(7), pp. 1464 - 1471
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090712
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Using a Clinical Diary and Learning Journal to Improve Reflective Competence for Nursing Students in Vietnam

Nguyen Hung Hoa ^1,*, Ngo Anh Tuan ^2
1 Nurse Anesthetist Department, Ho Chi Minh University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMP), Vietnam
² Institute of Technical Education, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In nursing education, reflective competence is evaluated by achieving tacit knowledge, mentioning the patient's attitude, and applying flexible skills. Writing clinical diaries and learning journals can enhance reflective competence. Aims: The paper aims to use a clinical diary and learning journal for improving reflective competence. Methodology: 17 nursing students were randomly divided into controlled group and experimental group. The controlled group learned with the current teaching method, while the experimental group used a formed clinical diary and structured learning journal. After two weeks, all participants were asked to self-evaluate by scoring the implementation frequency and evaluating the teacher's clinical score. Results: The clinical score is higher in the experimental group (9.13 ± 0.52) than in the control group (8.39 ± 0.65). The difference between the controlled group and the experimental group was significant, with p = 0.022< 0.05. The mean of reflective competence in the experimental (3.98 ± 0.47) is higher than the mean in the controlled group (2.92 ± 0.16). The difference in reflective competence between the controlled and experimental groups has been highly significant, with p < 0.001. Conclusion: Writing a clinical diary and learning journal effectively improves reflective competence, helping nursing students achieve tacit knowledge, mention the patient's attitude, and apply flexible skills.

KEYWORDS
Reflective Competence, Clinical Diary, Learning Journal, Nursing Student

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[1] Nguyen Hung Hoa , Ngo Anh Tuan , "Using a Clinical Diary and Learning Journal to Improve Reflective Competence for Nursing Students in Vietnam," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 9, No. 7, pp. 1464 - 1471, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090712.

(b). APA Format:
Nguyen Hung Hoa , Ngo Anh Tuan (2021). Using a Clinical Diary and Learning Journal to Improve Reflective Competence for Nursing Students in Vietnam. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 9(7), 1464 - 1471. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090712.