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Commendations: a resource intervention for clinical practice

N G McElheran, S R Harper-Jaques

    Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
    |January 1, 1994
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    Nurses can use commendations, specific praise statements, to empower patients and families. This intervention strengthens collaborative relationships in healthcare settings.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Family Systems Theory

    Background:

    • Nurses build collaborative relationships with patients and families for care and support.
    • Effective collaboration is crucial for managing health challenges.

    Observation:

    • Commendations are specific praise statements used by nurses.
    • This intervention aims to empower patients and families.
    • The focus is on enhancing the formation and maintenance of collaborative relationships.

    Findings:

    • Commendations, rooted in family systems nursing, highlight family strengths.
    • A practical framework for commendations (content, process, timing) is presented.
    • Examples illustrate the application of commendations in clinical practice.

    Implications:

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    • Implementing commendations can improve nurse-patient-family dynamics.
    • Empowering patients and families through praise can enhance therapeutic alliances.
    • This approach supports a resource-oriented perspective in nursing care.