%0 Journal Article
%T Participating in reflection seminars: Progressing towards a deeper understanding of caring science described by nursing students
%A Elisabeth Lindberg
%A Maria Lundvall
%A Susanne Knutsson
%J Nordic Journal of Nursing Research
%@ 2057-1593
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/2057158517721832
%X Few studies focus on how reflection seminars can support the learning of knowledge in caring science when inserted throughout the curriculum. The aim of this study was to describe students¡¯ experiences of participating in reflection seminars, using lifeworld theory and focusing on caring science. A qualitative descriptive study based on interviews was carried out, and ten students between 21 and 33 years of age volunteered to participate. A reflective lifeworld research approach was used. Reflection seminars contribute to developing students¡¯ ability to relate to caring and life. A deeper understanding is obtained when reflection sessions are spread over a longer period and when reflection becomes a process. The process helps caring science to become more natural and useful. Reflective seminaries based on a theoretical foundation contribute to facilitate learning more readily. A good atmosphere pervaded by a lifeworld perspective characterized by openness and thoughtfulness contributes to learning
%K caring science
%K lifeworld perspective
%K nursing education
%K reflection
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2057158517721832