title: Peplau's theory in practice.
abstract: Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations provides a useful framework for investigating clinical phenomena and guiding nurses' actions. The author describes clinical application of selected concepts from Peplau's theory which supports this assumption. While the case data are encouraging, it is suggested that there is a need to test the clinical effectiveness of Peplau's concepts by utilizing experimental research designs.
authors.affiliation: University of Stirling, Inverness, Scotland.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Reynolds
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D006212:Hallucinations; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009742:Nursing Theory; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design; D012649:Self Concept