More than words: applying the discipline of literary creative writing to the practice of reflective writing in health care education.

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  • Author(s): Kerr L;Kerr L
  • Source:
    The Journal of medical humanities [J Med Humanit] 2010 Dec; Vol. 31 (4), pp. 295-301.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Review
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8917478 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1573-3645 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10413545 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Med Humanit Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: New York, NY : Springer
      Original Publication: New York, N.Y. : Human Sciences Press, [c1989-
    • Subject Terms:
      Creativity* ; Literature* ; Narration*; Health Personnel/*education; Educational Status ; Humans ; Learning ; Teaching
    • Abstract:
      This paper examines definitions and uses of reflective and creative writing in health care education classrooms and professional development settings. A review of articles related to writing in health care reveals that when teaching narrative competence is the goal, creative writing may produce the best outcomes. Ultimately, the paper describes the importance of defining literary creative writing as a distinct form of writing and recommends scholars interested in using literary creative writing to teach narrative competence study pedagogy of the field.
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    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20100717 Date Completed: 20110405 Latest Revision: 20211020
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10912-010-9120-6
    • Accession Number:
      20635125