Filmalter, Cecilia JacobaTanya, Heyns2015-06-252015-06-252015-03-09Filmalter, C.J. & Heyns, T., 2015, ‘Requirements for reflection in the critical care environment’, Curationis 38(1), Art. #1202, 4 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/10.4102/curationis.v38i1.12020379-8577 (print)2223-6279 (online)10.4102/curationis.v38i1.1202http://hdl.handle.net/2263/45778BACKGROUND : Reflection is recognised as an important method for practice development. The importance of reflection is well documented in the literature, but the requirements for reflection remain unclear. OBJECTIVES : To explore and describe the requirements for reflection in the critical care environment as viewed by educators of qualified critical care nurses. METHOD : A focus group interview was conducted to explore and describe the views of educators of qualified critical care nurses regarding requirements for reflection in the critical care environment. RESULTS : The themes that emerged from the focus group were buy-in from stakeholders – management, facilitators and critical care nurses, and the need to create an environment where reflection can occur. CONCLUSION : Critical care nurses should be allowed time to reflect on their practice and be supported by peers as well as a facilitator in a non-intimidating way to promote emancipatory practice development.en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.EducatorsNursesCritical care environmentCritical care nursesArticle