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Author | Blockley, Colette; Alterio, Maxine | ||||
Title | Patients' experiences of interpersonal relationships during first time acute hospitalisation | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 24 | Issue | 2 (Jul) | Pages | p16-26. |
Keywords | Acute hospitalisation; Vulnerability; Support; Nurse-patient relationships | ||||
Abstract | Examines the role of interpersonal relationships on patients' experiences during first time acute hospitalisation. Involving 12 first time acute medical and surgical admission patients, it was developed from a wider study exploring patients' overall experiences. Using a qualitative methodology with data collected by means of personal stories and semi-structured interviews findings suggest that patient vulnerability is reduced through supportive interpersonal relationships and that it is nurses who play a key role in developing and maintaining these relationships with patients. | ||||
Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1432 | ||
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