Interpersonal Relations In Nursing: A Conceptual Frame of Reference for Psychodynamic Nursing - Softcover

Peplau R.N., Hildegard E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826179118 ISBN 13: 9780826179111

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2004

Synopsis

Originally published in 1952 by a towering figure in nursing history, this book stresses the then novel theory of interpersonal relations as it was relevant to the work of nurses. Her framework suggested that interaction phenomena that occur during patient-nurse relationships have qualitative impact on patient outcomes. While the past four decades have seen a substantial expansion in the use and understanding of interpersonal theory, such as cognitive development and general systems theory, this classic book remains a useful foundation for all nurses as so much subsequent work used this work as its starting point. Springer Publishing Company is delighted to make this book available again.

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About the Author:

Hildegard Peplau's 50-year career in nursing left an indelible stamp on the profession of nursing, and on the lives of the mentally ill in this country. She wore many hats - founder of modern psychiatric nursing, innovative educator, advocate for the mentally ill, proponent of advanced education for nurses, Executive Director and then President of the American Nurses Association, and prolific author. She raised her daughter as a single parent while pursuing an ambitious professional path. Her determined manner often aroused controversy which never deterred her commitment to advancing the nursing profession.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0826179118
• ISBN 13: 9780826179111
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360