New edition of the successful reflective practice series by leading experts
Presents a highly accessible approach for any healthcare student to understand how reflective practice can be used to optimise their professional practice.
Presents principles for individuals and teams to become empowered in their work practice.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Empowerment through reflection: Is this a case of the emperors new clothes? Tony Ghaye
Empowered Practitioners
Empowerment through fulfilment : enjoying what you do
Empowerment through participation : working with others
Empowerment through engagement : commitment to your organisation
Empowered teams
What is an empowered team?
Knowing your strengths
Putting your strengths to work each day
Empowerment and high performing teams
Daring to be rule breakers and doing things differently
Ageing and empowerment
Ageing and empowerment; Questions and dilemmas Ian Stewart- Hamilton
An ethic-of-empowerment: The role of new mobile ICTs in elderly care Anita Melander-Wikman
Conclusion
Creating cultures for empowerment
