Question:
Use Evidence to discuss how important the nurse-patient relationship is in mental health settings for discharge planning. Special emphasis is on trust building.
Answer to Question: NSB305 Leading And Learning Building Professional Capacity
Therapeutic Relationship
This relationship between nurse and patient is based on patient’s beliefs and feelings.
It is an interpersonal relation.
These components are the foundation of a therapeutic relationship.
Therapeutic Relationships: Importance
It helps patients to express distressing feelings or thoughts
Assure patient’s trust
Help patient with problem solving
Patient autonomy and self-care promoted
The self-destructive behavior of a patient can be identified (Farrelly & Lester 2014.)
In the Mental Health Setting, Therapeutic Relationships
A therapeutic relationship is crucial in mental setting.
It is the cornerstone of mental healthcare nursing
Mental health care needs communication, understanding behavior and observation
The ability to help a patient regain the inner resources necessary to realize their full potential.
A therapeutic relationship is crucial in mental setting.
Respect for the autonomy, dignity, and privacy rights of the patient
Patient vulnerability and vulnerability may be increased through the use of unethical behaviour and breach of privacy.
Integrated and collaborative workingDischarge Planning
Discharge planning involves the discharging of patients from intermediate and hospital care.
It’s more than just a treatment.Lack of coordination-unsuccessful dischargeTherapeutic Relationship- Discharge Planning
React emotionally intelligently to the client’s needs
Patient-centered Care
Assure patient trust
Integrate consumer advocacy and research with clinical practice policy, education, and researchCollaboration for clinical handover- Referral services (Shepperd et al., 2013)
We have the evidence
Forchuk et.al.
In 2007, the transitional discharge model used therapeutic relationship to provide safety net for mental health patients.
It helped to improve the rate and decrease the incidence of readmission.
As a therapeutic relationship includes staff, peers, care providers, and collaboration with stakeholders, effective discharge planning can be achieved.
Therapeutic Relationship Strategies
It is essential to develop therapeutic relationships by using professional communication skills.
These strategies will aid in the effective discharge planning for mental health patients. It will also improve patient’s decision making ability and family support.
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