Nurse-Patient Interactional Relations and Outcomes

NURS 5327: Explorations of Science & Theory for Nursing

Peplaus Theory of Interpersonal Relations have been studied in the past related to the nurse-patient relationship and the affects of patient satisfaction and experience. A positive correlation has been found regarding the communication and interactions with a nurse and the patient experience and overall satisfaction. When a patient has a good experience and is satisfied with the verbal communication, they are more likely to be compliant with instructions and feel comfortable asking questions to clarify any potential confusion. The following information will address two studies that use the theoretical framework associated with the building blocks of Peplaus...