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Peplau
Mother of Psychiatric Nursing
Hildegard Peplau (1909-1999)
Biography:
• Prolific writer
Works and Awards:
Overview:
Orientation:
Identification:
Exploitation:
In the exploitation phase, the client makes full use of the services
offered.
Resolution:
Implementation Exploitation
• Plans initiated towards achievement of mutually set goals • Patient actively seeking and drawing help
• May be accomplished by patient, nurse, or • Patient-initiated
significant other.
Evaluation Resolution
• Based on mutually expected behaviors • Occurs after other phases are completed successfully
• May led to termination and initiation of new plans. • Leads to termination
Nursing Roles
Stranger
acceptance of the patient as a person.
Resource Person
change responses to the patient’s level of understanding
Teacher
develop discussion around the interest of the patient.
Nursing Roles
Leader
act in behalf of the patient’s best interest.
Surrogate
serving as a substitute for another, such as a parent or a sibling.
Counselor
promoting experiences leading to health for the client.
Metaparadigm in Nursing
Person
Health
Nursing
A. Practice
B. Education
C. Research:
Clarity:
- The concepts of the nurse's role in the interpersonal process complement the
understanding of the various phases.
Simplicity:
- She provides clear explanations of basic assumptions and key concepts, as well
as how they apply in the nurse-patient relationship.
- The theory can be used effectively in various nursing roles and situations, making
it adaptable.
Theory Analysis
Generality:
- Peplau believed her model could be used by all nurses in different clinical
settings, but it relies on communication between the nurse and the client.
Accessibility:
- Peplau's theory is based on reality and can be tested and observed through
empirical data.
Importance:
- Her work has greatly influenced the nursing profession, providing direction for
practice, education, and research.
- Even though her work was published decades ago, it continues to make a
significant contribution to the field.
Activity:
She identifies irrational beliefs and uses new coping strategies to enhance
perception about body image.
The objective of the Nursing Care Plan involves interdependent goal setting.
What phase of the therapeutical nurse-patient relationship comes after?
She identifies irrational beliefs and use new coping strategies to enhance
perception about body image.
The objective of the Nursing Care Plan involves interdependent goal setting.
What phase of the therapeutical nurse-patient relationship comes after?
• Praise the patient every time she is cooperative and willing to participate in care