Hodges' Model: Welcome to the QUAD: Draft figure: Selected processes and sources that can contribute/influence the content of Hodges' model

Hodges' model is a conceptual framework to support reflection and critical thinking. Situated, the model can help integrate all disciplines (academic and professional). Amid news items, are posts that illustrate the scope and application of the model. A bibliography and A4 template are provided in the sidebar. Welcome to the QUAD ...

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Draft figure: Selected processes and sources that can contribute/influence the content of Hodges' model

This draft figure is intended to ultimately show how the final application of Hodges' model, that is, the selection and placement of concepts in the care (knowledge) domains is not determined by a specific rule, 'law', or theory. The user of the model as a reflective, problem solving agent must justify their 'completed' matrix - addressing the four care domains. This could be a combined effort, with a colleague, fellow student, patient, or carer. 

Being situated the figure should highlight how the final result, output is not only dynamic, changing over time, but it is dependent upon context. Contrast using the model in a seminar, with a nurse and student reflecting on a forthcoming or post a best interests or safeguarding meeting.

The most important point here, across all healthcare, education and other use-cases, is that when applied the user of the model begins with a blank 'sheet' ... template 

Any thoughts welcome. [image updated 18 March 2022].

Draft figure: Selected processes and sources that can contribute/influence the content of Hodges' model