Application and evaluation of reflective teaching in the training of new nurses

Objective To evaluate the effect of reflective teaching on the training of new nurses.Methods The study was a randomized clinical trial (RCT),and 127 new nurses were randomly divided into intervention group (n =63) and control group (n =64).The intervention group received reflective teaching,while control group received routine training.The score with the Chinese version of CTDI-CV scale before and after the training of new nurses were observed and compared.Results After the training,the CTDI-CV scores of new nurses in intervention group and control group respectively were (302.91 ± 31.267) and (289.22 ±23.443),and the difference was statistically significant (t =2.787,P =0.006).And significantly difference was found in the analysis ability,systematic capacity,the self-confidence of judge thinking,curiosity between intervention group and control group (t =1.994,3.058,2.360,2.467,respectively ; P ＜ 0.05),while no significant difference was found in the search for truth,open thinking,cognitive maturity (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Reflective teaching helps to improve the critical thinking ability of new nurses. Key words: Inservice training;  New nurses;  Reflective teaching