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Application of Theory in Nursing Practice: Assignment

   

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Running head: APPLICATION OF THEORY IN NURSING PRACTICEApplication of Theory in Nursing PracticeName of the Student:Name of the University:Author Note:

1APPLICATION OF THEORY IN NURSING PRACTICEAll the nursing practices are based on a proposed theory. The ideology, diagnosis,treatment, behaviour, and work ethics for a job role are all based on theory and research. Thereare many theories developed to aid nursing practices for the proper management and care of thepatient (Rich 2013). One such theory such as Interpersonal Relations Theory was developed byHildegard E. Peplau that explains the importance of therapeutic interaction between the patientand nurse for the better and proper treatment of the patient (Arnold and Boggs 2015). As shown in the mind map, the theory explains four phases such as orientation,identification, exploitation, and resolution and the importance and benefit of intersection of thesephases in nursing practices (D'antonio et al. 2014). Communication and interaction are twoeffective tools for the management of patient care (Arnold and Boggs 2015). Different phaseshave different therapeutic applications. Orientation phase helps in assessing the condition andengaging with the patient so as to understand the problem of the patient. Identification phasehelps in the development of better treatment process. All the information gathered is thenimplemented for treating the patient effectively as stated in the exploitation phase. The resolutionphase helps in evaluating the condition of the patient and is the end of the therapeuticrelationship between the patient and the nurse (D'antonio et al. 2014). Hence, it is seen that theproper management of the patient depends on the intersection of the theory and nursing practiceas shown in the mind map. The proper implementation of the theory into practice has many benefits. It is beneficialto both the patient and nurse (Alligood 2013). The interpersonal relations theory is especiallyuseful for the patient who is suffering from mental illness as they require special care andattention (Browne, Cashin and Graham 2012). Psychosocial treatment is considered as one of theimportant method for treating mental disorder (Mueser et al. 2013). Communication and support

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