Discussion and Practical Application of Interpersonal Relations in Nursing Theory Hildegard Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations in Nursing‚ published in 1952‚ emerged before the thrust of nursing theory development. Educationally‚ nursing students were discouraged from theoretical learning. Nursing was not considered a profession in 1952. Rather‚ nurses were viewed as physician helpers‚ being called upon based on the physician’s assessment of the patient’s condition and the assistance deemed appropriate
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theorist that I would chose to guide my nursing practice would be Hildegard Peplau. She has worked for the World Health Organization‚ United States air force‚ and for the National Institutes of Mental Health. These are only a few of the places that she gained experience and knowledge from throughout her nursing career. Hildegard Peplau contributed the interpersonal theory which focuses on the nurse-patient relationship. The theory has four phases that we have all learned about in nursing school. The phases
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perceives the homeless. Other reasons are financial constraints and lack of insurance. Creating a relationship with the patient is vital for compliance to treatment. By using Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations‚ which
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Hilda Peplau was an instructor at Teachers College at Columbia University where she developed curriculum in psychiatric nursing. This was during the cold war at a time when people were accusing each other of being communists which lead to lives being torn apart. Hilda was a victim of such a witch hunt being accused of using not normal teaching methods (Peplau‚ 2000). Dr. Peplau overcame these accusations‚ and finished one of her many doctorates. Her studies on nurse-patient relationships are still
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something bothering the patient the nurse should know what is wrong. Hildegard Peplau developed a theory‚ Interpersonal Theory‚ this theory was developed so nurses better know their patients. This theory also teaches nurses how to better nurse patient relationships. Hildegard Peplau was born on September 1‚ 1909 in Reading‚ Pennsylvania. Peplau was one out of six children and was the daughter of Gustav and Ottylie Peplau. At a young age she saw what a flu epidemic could do and saw what illness and
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Philosophy Ego Theory and Bundle Theory Derek Parfit’s views on personal identity and the Ego and Bundle Theory are all summarized in his article “Divided Minds and the Nature of Persons”. In his article‚ Parfit explains the distinction between Ego theory and Bundle theory and provides several arguments against Ego Theory. Although it proves to be very difficult to believe the Bundle Theory‚ Parfit’s critique is convincing and well thought out. In order to defend the Bundle Theory of personal identity
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1. What is a scientific theory? Please cite a definition you like. As Watson stated in "The Value of Theories"‚ a scientific theory is a systematic explanation that unifies various observed phenomena and facts. Based on observations we make‚ science operates under theories which are constantly revised and checked by experiment. A scientific theory also possesses many vital qualities for true understanding. 2. What is the difference between a scientific theory and common sense ideas about the same
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CULTURAL IMPERIALISM Explanation of Theory: Cultural Imperialism Theory states that Western nations dominate the media around the world which in return has a powerful effect on Third World Cultures by Individual Interpretations: Western Civilization produces the majority of the media (film‚ news‚ comics‚ etc.) because they have the money to do so. The rest of the world purchases those productions because it is cheaper for them to do so rather than produce their own. Therefore‚ Third World countries
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incorporated into daily activities‚ the individual can increase his or her confidence while possessing a self of control and identity can deter the harmful effects of the stress response. As nurses‚ we are in the ideal situation to integrate Peplau’s theory to integrate stress management in clinical practice in every setting (Acute or long-term facilities). We are also equipped to develop and test the effectiveness of new approaches to manage stress and promote positive health outcomes. However‚ it is
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Theories and Hypotheses: The Differences and Similarities Abstract This paper is an examination of theories and hypotheses‚ their differences and similarities. The four major types of theories studied are Deductive‚ Inductive‚ Grounded and Axiomatic. Each type of theories is introduced and explained. Additionally‚ a hypothesis is defined in relation to a theory‚ and the key differences between the two explained. The variables which exist between the theories
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