Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relationship in Nursing

Nursing theories

Hildegard PEPLAU theory
• Hildegard Peplau’s main theory
explained the theory of the
interpersonal relationship between a
patient and a nurse. .
• Main concept of Peplau’s theory -A
shared experience occurs amid the nurse
and the patient during the provision of
care to the patient. The interpersonal
relationship between the nurse and the
client involves the steps like
observation, description, formulation,
interpretation, validation, and
intervention (Silén and Johansson,
2016).

Peplau’s phases of
interpersonal relationship
• Orientation-Involves the Commencement
of the nurse patient liaison. Resources are
provided by the nurse on restricted way.
• Identification-In this step the patient
gradually can recognize the problems that
needs to be treated. The nurse provides
the patient with some knowledge
regarding the health care status.