What Is a Professional Experience Narrative and What Is It For?

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Silvana Soli
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6296-6287
Ana Braslavsky
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8169-171X
María L. Peroni
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6937-3874
María F. Grande Ratti
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8622-8230

Abstract

In health, an experience report shares meaningful experiences for their originality, focus, or depth, with scientific value. It can arise in clinical, community, public health, management, or educational settings and is rooted in social sciences, narrative medicine, and qualitative research. Such reports may be presented at conferences or published in journals, provided they are written clearly, coherently, and follow an academic format. The article’s purpose is to provide conceptual and methodological foundations for writing these reports. It is essential to contextualize the experience, define objectives, and describe the process in detail, including results, achievements, and challenges faced. Finally, the discussion should reflect on the experience’s relevance and its potential contribution to knowledge or improvement of professional practices, fostering learning and transformation across health contexts.

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Ana Braslavsky, Área de Investigación en Medicina Interna, Servicio de Clínica Médica. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. Argentina

Área de Investigación en Medicina Interna, Servicio de Clínica Médica.

Comité de Ética en Protocolos de Investigación, Secretaría de Investigación.

Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

Área de Investigación No Patrocinada, Secretaría de Investigación.

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Soli S, Braslavsky A, Peroni ML, Grande Ratti MF. What Is a Professional Experience Narrative and What Is It For?. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 28 [cited 2026 Apr. 29];45(3):e0000845. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/845

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