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Transformative learning, underpinned by critical reflection, can challenge fixed assumptions and promote cultural awareness and culturally safe care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A qualitative descriptive study using thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Written critical reflections from 15 consenting postgraduate nursing students who completed the Ngany Kalyakal Katatjiny Boordawan Module, which was developed to promote culturally safe care of Australian nurses, were analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis and interpreted through Tsimane and Downing's conceptual model of transformative learning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The three developed themes were: (1) Students' initial awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture, history and health\u2014revealing knowledge gaps and societal influences; (2) The learning experience\u2014characterised by emotional responses, identification with Aboriginal experiences and critical re\u2010examination of traditional healthcare perspectives; and (3) Practice through a new lens\u2014demonstrating conceptual shifts and intentions to apply culturally safe approaches in practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Critical reflection of culture and health learning activities can support transformative learning, challenge prior assumptions and facilitate the development of skills and attitudes aligned with culturally safe nursing practice. Careful planning of these learning activities is needed to manage student emotional discomfort.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Impact<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings highlight the need for authentic, meaningful reflective activities and ongoing evaluation of cultural and health education across nursing curricula.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for Nursing Practice<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings highlight the importance of integrating authentic, meaningful learning experiences into nursing curricula, including reflective assessment strategies that foster transformative learning and equip future nurses to provide culturally safe care.<\/jats:p>\n                  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