Clear Communication / Education Session
Education theory
Communication Theory
Wheel of Change
Teach Back Method
The teach back method is a way to confirm that the educator has explained to the patient the relevant information and in a manner that the patient understands.
This is confirmed when the patient can elaborate back in their own words to the educator what was established within the education session.
This method can also aid in the clinician identifying explanations and communication strategies that are most commonly misunderstood by patients.
Within the medical ward the teach back method isn't only utilised when giving an education session but also when preparing a patient for discharge, when a patient is struggling with directions and elaborating what the doctors have said.
This method implements communication that is clear and concise.
Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory
The Peplau’s theory was developed by theorist Hildegard E Peplau and first published in 1952. Peplau’s theory is also referred as psychodynamic nursing which understands one’s own behavior. Within this theory, the major concepts outline the central focus to nursing is to help others and identify their felt difficulties. This is done by applying principles of human relations to all problems that arise via a therapeutic approach.
Phases of interpersonal relationship
Identification
Exploitation
Orientation
Resolution
Problem define phase. Initiates when a client meets the nurse. Defines problems and establishes the service required. Client seeks assistance, convey needs, asks questions, shares preconceptions and expectations of past experiences. The nurse then explains roles, identifies problems and uses available resources and services.
Within this phase, there is a selection of appropriate professional assistance and the patient begins to have feelings of belonging and a capability of dealing with the problem which decreases the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness.
Within this phase, the use of professional assistance for problem solving issues is implemented, advantages of services are used based on the patients needs and interests and requests are made.
Termination of professional relationship, the patients needs have been met via a collaborative effect of patient and nurse.
Behaviorism
Behaviourism is a learning theory that assumes the learner is essentially passive, responding to environmental stimuli.
The learner starts off as a clean slate, the behaviour is shaped through positive or negative reinforcement.
Negative reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Determination
Action
Contemplation
Maintenance
Pre-contemplation
Relapse