Discovering what it all means
This article deals with appropriate communication and interpersonal skills that nurses may use in order to support patients who are experiencing self-concept changes related to their health problems. Three areas of patient need related to self-concept are explored. The stages of adaptation to loss a...
| Published in: | Journal of religion and health |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[1987]
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| In: |
Journal of religion and health
Year: 1987, Volume: 26, Issue: 4, Pages: 323-328 |
| Further subjects: | B
Optimum Level
B Health Problem B Support Patient B Nursing Intervention B Interpersonal Skill |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
| Summary: | This article deals with appropriate communication and interpersonal skills that nurses may use in order to support patients who are experiencing self-concept changes related to their health problems. Three areas of patient need related to self-concept are explored. The stages of adaptation to loss and the crucial task of grief work are reviewed, and nursing interventions designed to strengthen the self-concept and support patients as they adapt to loss are suggested. Sensitive communication, although a "low-visibility" nursing skill, is cited as critical in assisting the patient to achieve an optimum level of wellness. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-6571 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/BF01533883 |