Interpersonal Relations Theory

Interpersonal Relations Theory in Practice Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory will be discussed in this paper as it is related to the current nursing practice. Peplau’s purpose was to provide a framework for nurse ...

Interpersonal Relations Theory in Practice Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory will be discussed in this paper as it is related to the current nursing practice. Peplau’s purpose was to provide a framework for nurses to build an effective relationship with their patients in the nursing practice. Peplau’s seminal ideas also provided directions and facilitated the work of nurses and other healthcare professionals, especially during leadership, patient teaching, and counseling (D’Antonio et al., 2013). For example, cultivating an environment of caring relationships among all faculty and faculty leaders can improve retention regardless of individual nurse faculty characteristics (Taurangeau et.al 2014). According to Peplau, trust between the nurse and the patient is developed in a conducive environment to enhance the nurse-patient relationship (Penckofer et al., 2011). The quality of the relationship is usually determined by patient satisfaction. The Interpersonal Relations Theory practice in nursing will be detailed further. Interpersonal Relations Theory Operationally Defined in Practice The Interpersonal Relations Theory is practiced frequently in healthcare settings. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Hospital (HCAHPS) survey guided by the Institute of Medicine's (IOM’s) domains of quality healthcare has made Peplau’s theory operational in nursing. This survey was primarily used to measure patients’ experiences related to the provision of healthcare services in the United States (Hagerty et. Al., 2017). A study was done to verify the Interpersonal Relations Theory’s impact on hospitalized patients’ experience using the HCAHPS survey.