Peplau's theory was categorized as a middle-range theory. Its field is narrower than conceptual model or grand theory and clearly addresses many of measurable concepts. The theory also has specific focus on the characteristics and process of the therapeutic relationship as a nursing method to help manage anxiety and focus on healthy development. Thus, the theory can be directly applicable to practice and research. Peplau's theory has generated testable hypotheses by using various methods including content analysis, experimental, descriptive, and instrument development studies.
Peplau's theory provides a logical systematic view of nursing situations. The four phases in the nurse-patient relationship are clear and logical. The concepts are clearly …show more content…
Since the focus of the model is on the nurse-client relationship, the client would be need to develop this relationship with every nurse, which would be numerous. This could make a client's stay in a facility care very stressful as each nurse would come with their own unique personality, perspectives and views. It may need a high degree of adaptation on the part of the client. And this model is only adaptable to nursing settings where there can be communication between patient and nurse. This does not include infant patients, comatose or senile where the nurse-patient relationship is usually one sided. In these cases, the nurse and patient cannot work together to become more mature, knowledgeable, and develop goals.
I would definitely use Peplau's Interpersonal Theory in my advanced practice setting. Because this theory is clear, simple, easily understandable and very accessible. It would promote and improve communication with patients, resulting in patient's adherence to prescribed treatment with less anxiety and higher satisfaction to their nursing care. Most importantly, this will decrease readmissions to the hospital and patient will have increase comprehension of their treatment and disease process, empowerment of both staff and patient and improved health
Peplau's theory provides a logical systematic view of nursing situations. The four phases in the nurse-patient relationship are clear and logical. The concepts are clearly …show more content…
Since the focus of the model is on the nurse-client relationship, the client would be need to develop this relationship with every nurse, which would be numerous. This could make a client's stay in a facility care very stressful as each nurse would come with their own unique personality, perspectives and views. It may need a high degree of adaptation on the part of the client. And this model is only adaptable to nursing settings where there can be communication between patient and nurse. This does not include infant patients, comatose or senile where the nurse-patient relationship is usually one sided. In these cases, the nurse and patient cannot work together to become more mature, knowledgeable, and develop goals.
I would definitely use Peplau's Interpersonal Theory in my advanced practice setting. Because this theory is clear, simple, easily understandable and very accessible. It would promote and improve communication with patients, resulting in patient's adherence to prescribed treatment with less anxiety and higher satisfaction to their nursing care. Most importantly, this will decrease readmissions to the hospital and patient will have increase comprehension of their treatment and disease process, empowerment of both staff and patient and improved health