A focus group study of students perceptions of reflection

Reflective practice is a learning strategy that involves thinking critically about one’s actions and is a recognised cornerstone of continuing professional development or CPD.1 With the present climate of accountability, physiotherapists have also embraced the call for evidence-based practice (EBP) and clinical effectiveness to underpin their practice. An essential component of continually developing as a professional and being clinically effective is critical self-appraisal through reflection. The reflective practice module within the undergraduate physiotherapy programme at University of Limerick (UL) is a first within physiotherapy curricula in Ireland.