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Partnership in care: a critical review
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|August 23, 1995
Summary
This review explores nurse-patient partnerships in care, identifying challenges and the impact of evolving patient expectations on nursing practice and stress levels.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Care
Background:
- The nurse-patient relationship is central to effective healthcare delivery.
- Evolving patient expectations and attitudes present new challenges.
- Understanding the dynamics of this partnership is crucial for quality care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the concept of partnership in care between nurses and patients.
- To identify constraints affecting the nurse-patient relationship.
- To assess the alignment of theory with current nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Analysis of theoretical frameworks related to nurse-patient interactions.
- Evaluation of practical challenges in contemporary nursing.
Main Results:
- Identified significant constraints impacting the nurse-patient partnership.
- Highlighted discrepancies between theoretical ideals and practical application.
- Documented increased stress on nurses due to changing patient dynamics.
Conclusions:
- The nurse-patient partnership faces multifaceted challenges.
- Bridging the gap between theory and practice is essential.
- Addressing nurse stress requires understanding and adapting to patient expectation shifts.