Theory of Interpersonal Relations

Abstract

The role of nursing theories has been immense in the context of clinical practice. For the purpose of this paper, we have looked to analyze the role of theory of interpersonal relations formulated by Peplau. It has been used widely in the context of clinical settings and many nurses have looked to incorporate the findings of this theory with their actual job duties. Such a theory focuses on the growth opportunities present for nurses and as a result is highly significant in shaping the intricacies of the healthcare environment.

Nursing has benefitted greatly from the theory of interpersonal relations among other theories because nurses rely on the aspect of interpersonal relations while dealing with the patients. Theories can be defined as a set of statements used to describe explain and predict a part of a true consists, therefore, in arranging a phenomenon whereby show the components and features which give them identity. In this sense, the theories have been a key step toward understanding of nursing as praxis, understood as action deepened by reflection, charged with meaning, designed, conscious and transformative nature, man and society.

Peplau used knowledge of behavioral science and what we could call themselves psychological model to develop his Theory of Interpersonal Relations, and it was this knowledge that allowed nursing began to move away from an orientation of a disease to another, in which the psychological meaning of events, feelings and behaviors could be explored and included in the nursing interventions. Thus, Peplau nursing granted the opportunity to lead the patients to experience their feelings and explore with them how to deal with them. . The author used the term “psychodynamic nursing” to describe the dynamic relationship between nurse and patient. Introduction

The use of theories in nursing reflects a movement in the profession towards autonomy and the delimitation of its actions. During its history, nursing has always been dependent on other sciences without there being a body of knowledge itself, which fostered the desire for nurses to know their true nature and build their identity. The search for specificity resulted in the formalization of concepts and theories, which came to be seen as the proper instruments to direct nursing in search of the limits of performance in relation to other professionals (Penckofer, Byrn, Mumby, & Ferrans, 2011).

Theories can be defined as a set of statements used to describe explain and predict a part of a true consists, therefore, in arranging a phenomenon whereby show the components and features which give them identity. In this sense, the theories have been a key step toward understanding of nursing as praxis, understood as action deepened by reflection, charged with meaning, designed, conscious and transformative nature, man and society.

Discussion

Despite its importance, there have been, from nurses, questions regarding the applicability of theories in practice. We often hear references to difficulties in operationalizing these within their professional practice. In teaching practice, we have realized that the doubts about the possibility of applying theories in a real care ...