title: Learning about yourself helps patient care. Using self-awareness to improve practice.
abstract: 1. Nurses must be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other staff. 2. Self-awareness is the recognition of the physical, social, psychological and spiritual aspects of the individual. 3. Using a journal helps develop critical faculties and enhances personal and professional development. 4. Reflective practice allows people to examine and explore their feelings, beliefs and attitudes.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012649:Self Concept