Case reviews are retrospective. They are an effective way of reflecting on practice. Review of patient outcomes allows nursing teams/ Interdisciplinary teams to confirm practice strengths, as well as identify alternative approaches to future care.
The Reflective cycle approach to case allows for health professionals to identify a situation that provides a learning opportunity and comprehensive reflection of client events. It is usually presented at the end of episode of care. It may also identify when debriefing may be required to support members of the health care team.
A reflective design considers all aspects of patient care, and history and identifies actual and potential health risk.
Figure 1. Reflective Patient Case Review Cycle
Pirret, A. M. (2005). Acute care nursing: a physiological approach to clinical assessment and patient care
