Role-lettering as an Effective Experiential Learning Strategy for Caring Practices

−A Study Focused on Self-awareness−

Abstract

　The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of Role-lettering（RL）as an experimental learning strategy for caring through the qualitative investigation of the behavior transformation process. This was achieved by getting students to reflect and describe their patient-student interaction during the clinical placement using the RL method. The result was then qualitatively validated using the Reflective cycle model and 5 processes of the Middle-range theory of caring.

　The results showed that RL facilitated students’ understanding of their patients, leading them to reflect on their own practice, and to deepen their self-insight. This result agrees with the description, analysis and evaluation of the Reflective cycle model and the descriptions of RL fit into all 5 processes of the Middle-range theory of caring whose validity has been established. This transformation of nursing behavior to one which is based on the concept of caring suggests that RL is an effective experiential learning strategy for caring practices.