The adoption of Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relationships in nursing practice is well-justified by numerous evidence-based studies incorporating this approach. The application of the pre-defined stages, which are orientation, identification, exploitation, and resolution, allows scholars to conclude on their feasibility for improving corresponding competencies (Hariyati & Ungsianik, 2018). Thus, for example, the results of a pre-experimental study on their inclusion in the training programs of head nurses in one of the private healthcare facilities in Jakarta confirm their usefulness for the specified objective (Hariyati & Ungsianik, 2018). The rationale for this framework’s selection was determined by the need to increase the employees’ knowledge of interpersonal and counseling roles in the workplace alongside their leadership skills (Hariyati & Ungsianik, 2018). The outcomes proved the correlation between the efficiency of the developed initiative and the principles of the theory, which means that the latter provides sufficient support for such experiments.
Another example of the practical implementation of Peplau’s theory in a hospital setting is its use for examining the experience of involuntary migrants. This category of citizens is vulnerable due to their life circumstances, and adopting this approach is beneficial for their empowerment (Ikafa & Holmes, 2020). The rationale for its selection is connected to the fact that these people’s needs include a greater degree of support than that of local populations. Meanwhile, it is frequently neglected, whereas the inclusion of Peplau’s stages of developing relationships between nurses and these patients is advantageous for a positive outcome (Ikafa & Holmes, 2020). The researchers proved that they correlate with the tasks of improving migrant support services as it can make them culturally appropriate and sufficient for the identified needs while ensuring everyone’s access to them (Ikafa & Holmes, 2020). In this way, the theory supports critical initiatives, which are to be developed in healthcare in the future.
References
Hariyati, R. T. S., & Ungsianik, T. (2018). Improving the interpersonal competencies of head nurses through Peplau’s theoretical active learning approach.Enfermeria Clinica, 28, 149-153.
Ikafa, I. N., & Holmes, C. A. (2020). Empowering migrants during the resettlement process: Applying Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations. Mental Health Practice, 23(5), 29-36.