Reflective practice has been widely adopted as a successful method for developing nursing through a variety of means and across a number of specialisms. The International textbook of reflective practice adopts the Sigma Theta Tau structure of Knowledge (Research), Service (Practice) and Learning (Education). The Knowledge section introduces the reader to the notion of reflection as a research and evaluative tool. The Service section focuses on the ways in which reflection has been applied and implemented in clinical practice.The Learning Section examines literature and evidence that contributes to the understanding of reflection as fundamental to the nursing curricula. The contributors to the book are experienced writers and practitioners in their field and are known internationally for their contribution to nursing. They provide a definitive synthesis of the current international activity surrounding reflective practice within nursing, and come from a wide diversity of specialities, including critical care, mental health, community teaching and research. This book examines the contribution of reflective practice to nursing from a global perspective. It provides an extensive reference list for readers wishing to pursue areas of particular interest. It considers the role of reflection in clinical supervision and research studies. It examines the role of narrative and reflective dialogue in reflective practice.