Positive connectedness in the psychiatric nurse-patient relationship.
Positive connectedness in the psychiatric nurse-patient relationship is believed to enhance the effectiveness of the therapeutic relationship. The psychiatric nurse's experience of connectedness to patients is examined in this study, and factors contributing to the development of a positive connectedness are explored using structured interviews.
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School of Nursing, Kent State University, Canton, OH.
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D012931:Social Environment