title: Taking the learning beyond the individual: how reflection informs change in practice.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this research was to explore the value of reflection and its application to practice through the implementation of educational modules within a new Diabetes Care and Education Master Degree Programme in Kuwait, and to realise how this teaching intervention informs changes in practice.
  
  
  METHODS
  A small exploratory case study was conducted within the Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait. A qualitative approach using focus group interviews was carried out with seventeen participants all of whom are studying on the Diabetes Care and Education Master Degree Programme in Kuwait. An inductive approach to thematic analysis, which focused on examining themes within data, was performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results indicate that participants value the opportunity to study through organised, structured and assessed reflection. The learning provides useful information and support to the participant by highlighting the role which reflection plays to enhance personal and professional development, the value of educational theory, continuing professional development, collaboration and enhancing patient education and practice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The significance of reflection is often seen in the literature as an important aspect of professional competence. This research has highlighted the value of reflection as a key component within a new educational programme.
authors.affiliation: uTayside Centre for General Practice, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, UK.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.affiliation: uTayside Centre for General Practice, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, UK.
authors.forename: Mairi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.affiliation: uTayside Centre for General Practice, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, UK.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McConville
authors.affiliation: Student, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, UK.
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.affiliation: Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait.
authors.forename: Kazem
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Behbehani
authors.affiliation: Department of Education and Training, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait.
authors.forename: Faten
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sukkar
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007730:Kuwait; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development
keywords: Health professional education; international; multi-professional; reflection