Reflective Practice and Its Role in Simulation

Abstract

Reflection is important for learning in simulation-based education (SBE). The importance of debriefing to promote reflection is accepted as a cornerstone of SBE. Gibbs's reflective cycle is a theoretical framework comprised of six stages and can be used during structured debriefing to guide reflection. The aim of the article was to provide an overview of Gibbs's reflective cycle and its application to debriefing during SBE.