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A welcome focus on a key relationship. Using Peplau's model in palliative care
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Nurses should explore Hildegard Peplau's nursing theory, which outlines a dynamic nurse-patient relationship through four phases. Her work, alongside others, emphasizes the nurse's impact on the patient's experience during significant life processes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Theory
- Interpersonal Relations in Nursing
Background:
- Hildegard Peplau's nursing theory focuses on the interpersonal dynamics of the nurse-patient relationship.
- Understanding these dynamics is crucial for nurses in significant patient interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the relevance of Peplau's work for contemporary nursing practice.
- To compare Peplau's concepts with those of other theorists like Murray Parks and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.
Main Methods:
- Review of Peplau's theoretical framework on the nurse-patient relationship.
- Comparative analysis of Peplau's work with key concepts from Murray Parks and Kübler-Ross.
Main Results:
- Peplau's theory identifies four interlocking and overlapping phases in the nurse-patient relationship.
- A shared theme among Peplau, Parks, and Kübler-Ross is the recognition of distinct stages in patient/family processes.
Conclusions:
- Nurses can significantly influence the patient's experience, positively or negatively, through their engagement.
- Familiarity with Peplau's interpersonal nursing theory is recommended for nurses focused on the nurse-patient relationship.
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