One-to-one relationship in high-risk prenatal care: a case study

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Maternal Health
• Healthcare Relationships

Background:

• Home visits are crucial for high-risk pregnant women.
• Establishing a strong nurse-patient relationship is key to effective care.
• Joyce Travelbee's theory provides a framework for understanding interpersonal relationships in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the one-to-one relationship between nurses and high-risk pregnant women during home visits.
• To understand how this relationship impacts care planning and patient autonomy.

Main Methods:

• A case study approach was used.
• 17 high-risk pregnant women participated in biweekly home visits (6-10 visits).
• Data collected through audio recordings and field notes, analyzed using Travelbee's theory.

Main Results:

• The nurse-patient relationship enabled understanding of individual needs.
• Personalized care plans were developed collaboratively.
• Increased patient autonomy and empowerment were observed.

Conclusions:

• The one-to-one relationship in home visits leads to practical outcomes.
• Therapeutic and collaborative interactions identify specific patient needs.
• This approach enhances maternal health through individualized support.