Introduction
The theory selected is Peplau’s theory of Interpersonal Relations. This theory advocates for the establishment of interpersonal relations between two or more individuals for the achievement of a common goal (Im and Ju Chang, 2012). A nurse establishes therapeutic interactions with an individual who is sick or one who needs healthcare services to promote his or her wellbeing (Peate, 2010). There is a similarity in the application of this theory amongst individuals, families, communities, and special populations as long as the goal is to promote the wellness of these groups.
Similarities
One of the similarities of the application of this theory is in the role played by the nurse. According to Peplau’s theory, a nurse plays roles such as the stranger, teacher, and a counsellor. For instance, as a stranger, the role of the nurse will be to receive the groups mentioned above and work towards the establishment of trust (Peate, 2010). More so, as a teacher, the role of the nurse will be to educate the groups to have a better understanding of their problems (Im and Ju Chang, 2012). Also, as a counsellor, the role of the nurse will be to assist the groups mentioned above to interpret their current life situations and offer them guidance and encouragement to make changes.
The other similarity is on the processes required to build interpersonal relationships between the nurses and the groups mentioned above. The interpersonal nursing theory model highlights four phases, which include orientation, identification, exploitation, and resolution (Im and Ju Chang, 2012). For instance, if it is a certified nursing midwife, his or her role will be to establish a relationship with the expectant mother that goes beyond delivering babies to prenatal care, family planning, and gynaecological check-ups (Peate, 2010). The goal of these approaches is to assist the groups in understanding one’s problems to develop a mature and knowledgeable healthcare care process.
References
Im, E., & Ju Chang, S. (2012). Current Trends in Nursing Theories. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 44(2), 156-164. doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2012.01440.x
Peate, I. (2010). Pioneering Theories in Nursing. Nursing Standard, 24(43), 30-30. doi: 10.7748/ns2010.06.24.43.30.b1075