Nursing Theorist: Hildegard Peplau (Theory of Interpersonal Relations) – Flashcards

Where was Peplau born?

What did Peplau first start?

What book did Peplau publish?

The crux of psychiatric nursing (1968)

When did Peplau die?

What does the nurse strive to do in Peplau's theory?

> Understanding of one's behavior > Helping others identify felt difficulties > Applying principles of human relations to the problems that arise at all levels of experiences

> Problem-defining phase > The client meets the nurse as a stranger > Defining the problem and deciding the type of service needed > Client seeks: ASSISTANCE, CONVEYS NEEDS, ASKS QUESTIONS, SHARES PRECONCEPTIONS, and EXPECTATIONS FROM PAST EXPERIENCES > Nurse: RESPONDS, EXPLAINS ROLE TO CLIENT, HELPS TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS and USE AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND SERVICES

> Selection of appropriate professional assistance > Patient begins to have feelings of BELONGING > Patient has capability of dealing with the problem, decreasing the feelings of HELPLESSNESS and HOPELESSNESS > Patient identifies with those who can help him/her

> Use of PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE for problem-solving alternatives > Advantages of services are used and based on needs and interests of the patients > Individual feels as an integral part of the helping environment >Individual may make minor requests or attention getting techniques > Principles of interview techniques must be used in order to explore, understand and adequately deal with the underlying > Patient may fluctuate on independence > Patient attempts to derive full value from what he/she is offered through the relationship > Nurse must be aware about the various phases of communication > Nurse AIDS the patient in exploiting all avenues of help and progress is made towards the final step

> _______ of professional relationship > Patients needs have been met by collaborative effort of patient and nurse > Terminate therapeutic relationship and dissolve links between them > Sometimes may be difficult for both as psychological dependence persists > Patient drifts away and breaks bond with nurse > Healthier emotional behavior is demonstrated > Both become mature individuals > Patient gradually puts aside old goals and adapts new goals > Process in which the patient frees himself/herself from identification with the nurse

Receives the client in the same way one meets a stranger in other life situations. Provides an accepting climate that build trust.

Imparts knowledge in reference to a need or interest

Provides a specific needed information that aids in the understanding of a problem/new situation

Helps to understand and integrate the meaning of current circumstances. Provides guidance and encouragement to make changes

Helps to clarify domains of dependence, interdependence and independence and acts on client's behalf as an advocate

Helps client assume maximum responsibility for meeting treatment goals in a mutually satisfying way

> Both are SEQUENTIAL > Both focus on THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP > Both use PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES for the nurse and patient to collaborate on; the end purpose of meeting the patients needs > Both use OBSERVATION, COMMUNICATION and RECORDING as basic tools utilized by nursing

A developing organism that tries to reduce anxiety caused by needs

Existing forces outside the organism and in the context of culture

> Symbol that implies forward movement of personality and other ongoing human processes > Direction of creative, constructive, productive, personal and community living

> Significant therapeutic interpersonal process > Functions cooperatively with other human processes that make health possible for individuals in communities > A HEALING ART > Assists an individual who is sick or in need of health care