Module 5 Assignment.docx Validity of Interpersonal Relations Theory University of Texas at Arlington NURS 5327 Validity of Interpersonal Relations Theory Based on Peplaus Interpersonal Relations Theory (IRT), comm
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Module 5 Assignment.docx Validity of Interpersonal Relations Theory University of Texas at Arlington NURS 5327 Validity of Interpersonal Relations Theory Based on Peplaus Interpersonal Relations Theory (IRT), communication is the key to gathering important health related patient information and increasing patient satisfaction. A nurses ability to develop a relationship with the patient based on ability to communicate in a professional yet caring way will ultimately give rise to a greater patient experience and overall patient satisfaction. Empirical studies show a direct correlation to positive patient experience/satisfaction and the nurses interpersonal relationship with the patient. Generalizability of Interpersonal Relations Theory A study conducted by Hagerty et. al. (2017) Used a participant survey method by which the patients were provided the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems-Hospital (HCAHPS) survey. The HCAHPS answers were compared to Peplaus IRT to study the relationship between patient satisfaction and utilization of Peplaus IRT. The study concluded that the nurse can work with the patient to develop an open dialogue to assist the patient with verbalization of needs, leading to greater patient experience. The study also showed how this method of evaluation could be used universally in all specialties in nursing, to enhance to patient experience (Hagerty et. al., 2017). Although this method has a broad generalizability, one limitation stated by Hagerty et. al. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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