Interpersonal relations
Interpersonal relations relates to developing and maintaining effective relationships with others.[1] Part of interpersonal relations involves the ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds and in different contexts..[2] Interpersonal relations involves: understanding others; showing courtesy others; being tactful, and showing empathy, concern, and politeness..[3]
Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations in nurse-patient relationships
In the the field of nurseology, Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations emphasizes the nurse-patient relationship as the bedrock of nursing practice and it outlines four key phases (orientation, identification, exploitation, and resolution). In addition, it highlights the importance of the nurse's role as a therapeutic agent.[4]
Articles:
- Hildegard Peplau: Interpersonal Relations Theory
- Asynchronous Nursing Education, Interpersonal relations, Laura Vogelsang, Nursing Education, online learning, Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations
Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations: Application to Asynchronous Nursing Education
Having good interpersonal relations skills is important relative to having good relationships with developmentally handicapped individuals. For developmentally handicapped individuals, fostering better relationships in unaccepting communities is a challenging process.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Interpersonal Relations, National Institutes of Health
- ↑ Interpersonal Relations, National Institutes of Health
- ↑ Interpersonal Relations, National Institutes of Health
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- ↑ Yona Lunsky, Individual Differences in Interpersonal Relationships for Persons with Mental Retardation, International Review of Research in Mental Retardation, Academic Press, Volume 31, 2006, Pages 117-161, ISSN 0074-7750, ISBN 9780123662316, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0074-7750(05)31004-4. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0074775005310044)