Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory

Study Notes

Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory

Three-Phase Nurse-Patient Relationship

The nurse-patient relationship is a dynamic and reciprocal process that evolves over time
The relationship consists of three phases: Orientation, Working, and Termination

Orientation Phase

Initial phase of the nurse-patient relationship
Focus on establishing a rapport and building trust
Nurse helps patient to feel comfortable and secure
Patient begins to share concerns and feelings
Goals:
- Establish a therapeutic relationship
- Identify patient's needs and concerns

Working Phase

Middle phase of the nurse-patient relationship
Focus on identifying and working on patient's problems
Nurse and patient collaborate to set goals and develop a plan
Nurse uses therapeutic communication skills to facilitate growth and change
Goals:
- Identify and work on patient's problems
- Promote patient growth and independence

Termination Phase

Final phase of the nurse-patient relationship
Focus on preparing patient for independence and discharge
Nurse helps patient to evaluate progress and identify areas for continued growth
Nurse and patient say goodbye and bring closure to the relationship
Goals:
- Prepare patient for independence and discharge
- Evaluate progress and identify areas for continued growth

Therapeutic Communication

A deliberate and intentional process used to promote patient growth and change
Involves active listening, empathy, and genuineness
Focus on understanding patient's feelings, needs, and concerns
Goals:
- Promote patient growth and change
- Establish a trusting and therapeutic relationship

Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory

Peplau's theory focuses on the dynamic and reciprocal process of the nurse-patient relationship
The relationship evolves over time and consists of three phases: Orientation, Working, and Termination

Orientation Phase

The initial phase of the nurse-patient relationship is focused on establishing a rapport and building trust
The nurse helps the patient feel comfortable and secure
The patient begins to share concerns and feelings during this phase
Goals of the Orientation phase include establishing a therapeutic relationship and identifying patient needs and concerns

Working Phase

The middle phase of the nurse-patient relationship focuses on identifying and working on patient problems
The nurse and patient collaborate to set goals and develop a plan during this phase
The nurse uses therapeutic communication skills to facilitate growth and change
Goals of the Working phase include identifying and working on patient problems and promoting patient growth and independence

Termination Phase

The final phase of the nurse-patient relationship prepares the patient for independence and discharge
The nurse helps the patient evaluate progress and identify areas for continued growth
The nurse and patient say goodbye and bring closure to the relationship during this phase
Goals of the Termination phase include preparing the patient for independence and discharge and evaluating progress and identifying areas for continued growth

Therapeutic Communication

Therapeutic communication is a deliberate and intentional process used to promote patient growth and change
It involves active listening, empathy, and genuineness
The focus of therapeutic communication is on understanding patient feelings, needs, and concerns
Goals of therapeutic communication include promoting patient growth and change and establishing a trusting and therapeutic relationship

Description

Explore Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory, which outlines the three-phase nurse-patient relationship, including Orientation, Working, and Termination phases. Learn how nurses build trust and establish rapport with patients.