title: A comparison of two nursing theories in practice: Peplau and Parse.
abstract: This column illuminates nursing practice through two unique theoretical perspectives: Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations and Parse's theory of humanbecoming. Processes of each practice method will be explicated as each is related to a practice scenario. The key differences between Peplau's and Parse's practice methodologies are identified. Nursing is a unique, evolving, everchanging profession for which theory can be used as a guide for practice. This column demonstrates two of these unique theories. Whether through health promotion or quality of life from the person's perspective, theory provides meaning in nursing practice and in everyday life.
authors.affiliation: University of New Brunswick.
authors.forename: Cindy T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aquino-Russell
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D003142:Communication; D006293:Health Promotion; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006803:Human Development; D006808:Humanism; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009742:Nursing Theory; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000379:methods*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010551:Personality; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011788:Quality of Life; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012944:Social Support