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Humanizing nurse-patient communication: a challenge and a commitment.

I A Mendes1, M A Trevizan, M S Nogueira

  • 1University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing/WHO Collaborating Centre For Nursing Research Development, Brazil.

Medicine and Law
|February 25, 2000
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Humanizing nurse-patient communication is essential for holistic care, moving beyond technical tasks to recognize patients as individuals. This approach values human dignity and comprehension in nursing practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Traditional nurse-patient communication often prioritizes instrumental roles over personal connection.
  • This impersonal approach contrasts with professional values emphasizing patient-centered care and holistic well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the necessity of humanizing nurse-patient relationships within the Brazilian healthcare context.
  • To reflect on the importance of the nurse-patient relationship as both a core nursing component and a therapeutic intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative discussion and reflection on existing nursing concepts and professional values.
  • Encouraging nurses to critically examine their caregiving approach towards patients.
Keywords:
Professional Patient Relationship

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Main Results:

  • The study highlights a disconnect between technical, impersonal communication and the ideal of humanistic nursing care.
  • Recognizing patients as individuals requiring comprehension, not just treatment, is crucial for effective nursing.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing is fundamentally about valuing human beings, their freedom, and dignity, rather than merely applying technical skills.
  • Humanizing the nurse-patient relationship is vital for providing comprehensive and meaningful care.