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    1) The student nurse reflected on providing wound care to a patient named Mr. Smith using the Gibbs Model for reflective writing. 2) Through open communication with the patient and healthcare team, and by following evidence-based wound care practices, the student was able to properly treat and record details about Mr. Smith's abdominal wound. 3) The student learned the importance of patient-centered care, empathy, and effective communication skills in establishing trust and improving health outcomes.

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    1) The student nurse reflected on providing wound care to a patient named Mr. Smith using the Gibbs Model for reflective writing. 2) Through open communication with the patient and healthcare team, and by following evidence-based wound care practices, the student was able to properly treat and record details about Mr. Smith's abdominal wound. 3) The student learned the importance of patient-centered care, empathy, and effective communication skills in establishing trust and improving health outcomes.

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    PART A: Reflecting on Effective Communication in Clinical Practice: A Case Study in

    Wound Care

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    Introduction

    Effective communication skills are of utmost importance in the medical field. In addition

    to improving communication amongst medical staff, this practice guarantees that patients get

    top-notch attention. My time spent in clinical rotations as a student nurse has given me plenty of

    practice in using both written and oral communication abilities. Using the Gibbs Model for

    reflective writing, I will examine a particular incident I encountered during my clinical

    placement with an emphasis on wound care. The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate the

    importance of effective communication in providing excellent medical treatment to a patient.

    Description

    I came across a patient who needed careful post-operative wound care after undergoing a

    complex surgical operation during my clinical placement in a busy surgical unit. The 62-year-old

    man known only as Mr. Smith (pseudonym) had an abdominal incision that extended several

    inches. He needed to get the right treatment since the wound was prone to infection.

    Feelings

    I had mixed feelings at first when I was given the task of helping Mr. Smith with his

    wounds. This was my first practical encounter with wound care, even though I had studied the

    skills in the classroom. I knew that good communication was essential to ensuring patient safety

    and successful results. The fact that I knew Mr. Smith was worried and had a lot of concerns

    about his wound care added to my anxiousness. It was clear that he was worried about the

    procedure and any pitfalls. This made it much more crucial to communicate clearly in order to

    establish confidence and allay his worries.

    Evaluation
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    I learned that a well-organized care plan and open lines of communication with the

    healthcare team were essential to meeting Mr. Smith's wound care requirements. In this instance,

    I used evidence-based practice by looking at the hospital's wound care regimen and

    communicating with the nurses working there. By consulting these sources, I was able to tailor

    my wound care strategy to meet the highest standards. The importance of writing in many

    contexts cannot be overstated. I took meticulous notes on the wound's size, appearance,

    infection, and Mr. Smith's degree of discomfort. The medical staff relied heavily on this record

    to determine whether or not to make any necessary alterations to the patient's treatment plan

    based on the wound's healing status. I also made an effort to be understandable, sympathetic, and

    patient-focused in my verbal interactions with Mr. Smith. When discussing the wound care

    procedure, its significance, and the anticipated consequences, I utilized language that was

    accessible to laypeople. This method reduced Mr. Smith's stress and empowered him to make his

    own healthcare choices.

    Analysis

    Effective communication is crucial in wound care and clinical practice in general, as I

    learned through my interaction with Mr. Smith. Healthcare outcomes may be enhanced by the

    combination of patient-centered communication and accurate recordkeeping (McKenna et al.,

    2020). Evidently, these guidelines played a significant role in providing Mr. Smith with high-

    quality wound care. I showed my dedication to evidence-based practice by following the

    hospital's wound care procedure. Because of this, not only was the quality of the treatment

    delivered guaranteed but unforeseen problems like infections and prolonged recovery were

    prevented (Coleman and Neilsen, 2019). Further, I understood that there was more to

    communicating effectively than just the technical aspects. The key was to get to know the patient
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    on a personal level, address their worries, and earn their confidence. Mr. Smith's worries

    highlighted the fact that patients have an important role in their recovery and are more than

    passive observers of treatment. The significance of empathy and attentive listening in patient-

    centered treatment was driven home to me by this experience (Salamonson et al., 2019).

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, I learned a lot about the need for simple yet effective communication in

    the medical field during my clinical placement in wound care with Mr. Smith. Using the Gibbs

    Model for reflective writing, I have examined this situation from several perspective indications,

    including my first reactions, my assessment of my actions, and the results of those actions. I have

    emphasized the significance of evidence-based practice in clinical settings and shown how it

    influenced my strategy for treating wounds. My activities were consistent with accepted

    standards since I referred to hospital guidelines and sought advice from experienced nurses. In

    addition, I realized there is more to effective communication than just technical know-how. Trust

    is established, concerns are addressed, and patients are included in all aspects of their treatment

    in open communication. As Mr. Smith's example demonstrated, empathy and patient-centered

    communication are crucial to providing excellent treatment. Thanks to this introspection, I now

    appreciate the critical function of communication in the therapeutic setting even more. It has also

    encouraged me to work harder on my communication abilities to better serve my future patients.

    Action plan

    My action plan for improving my communication abilities moving forward is based on

    my reflecting experience with wound care. I will aggressively look for chances to get more

    knowledge and experience in patient-centered communication. In order to provide the best

    possible treatment, I will also constantly refer to evidence-based recommendations and practices.
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    References

    Coleman, K., & Neilsen, G. (2019). Wound Care: A practical guide for maintaining skin

    integrity. Elsevier Health Sciences.

    McKenna, L., Brown, T., Williams, B., & Lau, R. (2020). Empathic and listening styles of first

    year undergraduate nursing students: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Professional

    Nursing, 36(6), 611-615.

    Salamonson, Y., Glew, P., Everett, B., Woodmass, J. M., Lynch, J., & Ramjan, L. M. (2019).

    Language support improves oral communication skills of undergraduate nursing students:

    A 6-month follow-up survey. Nurse education today, 72, 54-60.

    Wissell, S., Karimi, L., Serry, T., Furlong, L., & Hudson, J. (2022). “You Don’t Look Dyslexic”:

    Using the Job Demands—Resource Model of Burnout to Explore Employment

    Experiences of Australian Adults with Dyslexia. International Journal of Environmental

    Research and Public Health, 19(17), 10719.

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