Exploring the Use of Critical Reflective Inquiry With Nursing Students Participating in an International Service-Learning Experience.
BACKGROUND
Increasing interest in providing international educational experiences for nursing students has led to a variety of short-term international service-learning experiences. However, the impact of these experiences has not been clearly articulated.


METHODS
In this qualitative descriptive research study, Kim's critical reflective inquiry model was used to help guide students in reflecting on and identifying the impact of an international service-learning program in the Dominican Republic.


RESULTS
The model was helpful in promoting in-depth description and reflection on the students' underlying assumptions and values, as well as identifying beginning strategies for emancipation in specific patient care situations.


CONCLUSIONS
Providing a group process for critical reflection may optimize the perspective transformations in meeting the goals and objectives of the experience.
Alicia J
AJ
Curtin
Diane C
DC
Martins
Donna
D
Schwartz-Barcott
Lisa Adorno
LA
DiMaria
Béliga Milagros Soler
BM
Ogando
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004293:Dominican Republic; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D008297:Male; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013850:Thinking