The results of the review are structured to summarize the relevant studies that addressed each of these questions in relation to medicine, nursing and other health professional contexts. Several studies addressed more than one of our questions. For clarity, we have highlighted the different aspects of a single study under the relevant questions. Do practicing health professionals engage in reflective practice? Although our purpose was to look for the effectiveness of reflection in health professions education, we felt it important to explore whether this activity could be demonstrated in practicing professionals. Eight studies explored reflective practice in practicing profes- sionals; six were in medicine, and two in nursing
