Learning from errors at work [Elektronische Ressource] : studies on nurses' engagement in error-related learning activities / vorgelegt von Johannes Bauer

Learning from Errors at WorkStudies on Nurses’ Engagement in Error-RelatedLearning Activitiesvorgelegt vonDipl.-Pad. Johannes BauerRegensburg2008Inaugural-Dissertation zur Erlangung der Doktorwurde der Philosophischen Fakultat II (Psychologie, Padagogik und Sportwissenschaft) der Universitat Regensburg Erstgutachter: Prof. Dr. Regina H. MulderZweitgutachter: Prof. Dr. Hans GruberContents1. Learning from errors at work: Bene t from potentially adverse events 32. Theoretical framework of learning from errors at work 83. Overview of the empirical studies 484. Study 1: Error cases and learning activities 545. Study 2: Development of research instruments 656. Study 3: Testing and advancing the research model 737. General discussion and outlook on further research issues 102References 108A. Appendices 1231. Learning from errors at work: Bene t from potentiallyadverse eventsMany people would probably agree that it is desirable to learn from one’s errors. It ispart of conventional wisdom that errors { although undesirable events { bear the potentialto improve and to gain new insights. Popper (1968, 1992) built his philosophy on theidea that errors are the only way to approach truth as well as a functional mechanism forsocietal development.