Therapeutic Communication and Nurse-Patient Relationship

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to therapeutic communication and nurse-patient relationships.

Communication

The giving and receiving of information which influences behavior and outcomes in nursing.

Therapeutic Communication

A mutual learning experience between nurse and patient aimed at insight and behavioral change.

Goals of Therapeutic Communication

Establish relationships, identify needs, assess perceptions, express emotions, and clarify conflicts.

Verbal Communication

Use of spoken words to convey messages within the therapeutic context.

Non-Verbal Communication

Communication without words, including vocal cues, body movements, and facial expressions.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, essential for interpersonal relationships.

Resistance

A natural or learned reluctance to verbalize or experience troubled aspects of self during therapy.

Transference

An unconscious response where a client projects feelings toward the nurse based on past experiences.

Countertransference

The nurse's emotional response towards the patient that is inappropriate to the therapeutic relationship.

Boundaries in Therapeutic Relationship

Limits set within a nurse-client relationship to maintain professionalism and appropriate interactions.

Johari Window

A tool for self-awareness representing known and unknown aspects of oneself in relation to others.

Therapeutic Impasses

Blocks in the nurse-client relationship that provoke intense feelings and hinder progress.

Immediacy

Focusing on the current interaction between nurse and client within the therapeutic relationship.

Self Disclosure

The nurse revealing personal information in a therapeutic relationship to build trust and understanding.

Emotional Catharsis

Encouraging clients to express and discuss feelings that trouble them as part of the healing process.

Therapeutic Techniques

Specific strategies employed in therapeutic communication to enhance client engagement and understanding.

Pre-Interaction Phase

The phase in which the nurse prepares for the first encounter with the client.

Orientation Phase

The first meeting between nurse and client to establish trust and gather essential information.

Working Phase

The phase where the therapeutic work is accomplished and progress is actively evaluated.

Termination Phase

The concluding phase of the therapeutic relationship aimed at providing closure and evaluating outcomes.