Anna, F. I. and Mander, R. (2011). The relationship between first-time mothers and care providers in the early postnatal phase: an ethnographic study in a Swiss postnatal unit. Midwifery, 27(5), 716-22.
These authors highlight the role of ‘caring relationship’ as a therapeutic intervention between first-time mothers and caregivers. They concluded that the quality of the relationship between the care providers and women influenced the quality of care offered. They also noted that relationships developed through three stages. They proposed that the provision of postnatal care must involve both the institution and various interventions for consistency and continuity.
Goldberg, L. (2008). Embodied trust within the perinatal nursing relationship. Midwifery, 24(1), 74-82.
Goldberg explored the relationship that developed between birthing women and perinatal nurses. The author viewed this relationship from a feminist perspective. Goldberg noted that embodied trust played a significant role in developing self-trust among birthing women. Consequently, birthing women developed their bodily abilities for deliveries. According to Goldberg, perinatal nurses should have the knowledge necessary for empowering women and various ways of embodying them during birthing.
Happell, B. and Koehn, S. (2011). Seclusion as a necessary intervention: the relationship between burnout, job satisfaction and therapeutic optimism and justification for the use of seclusion. J Adv Nurs., 67(6), 1222-31.
These authors viewed seclusion as a form of physical relationship with clients. They noted that nurses favored seclusion in cases where patients could harm themselves, others, or damage property. The study established that nurses with high levels of optimism were not likely to support the use of seclusion in certain circumstances. The study proposed further studies to explore ways of reducing seclusion in care facilities.
Holtzmann, J. and Timm, H. (2005). The experiences of and the nursing care for breast cancer patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl), 14(4), 310-8.
This research highlights the emotional importance of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) among women. It notes that women relate IBR with emotions of “hope, normality, and wholeness” (pp. 310). However, care providers fail to address all needs of patients. The process mainly concentrates on physical care during admission. After discharge, patients feel vulnerable and empty. The authors call for improvement and rehabilitation in care provisions.
Meijers, K.E. and Gustafsson, B. (2008). Patient’s self-determination in intensive care-from action- and confirmation theoretical perspective. The intensive care nurse view. Intensive Crit Care Nurs., 24(4), 222-32.
This research focuses on views of “intensive care nurses (ICNs) regarding patients’ self-determination and how ICNs’ procedures and actions can support such patients” (pp. 222). The research established that ICU patients’ self-determination was “low and restricted” (pp. 222). Therefore, it was necessary for nurses to develop such patients’ self-determination. However, there were no guidelines or goals for such activities. ICNs provided patients with information and helped them with daily plans. Thus, it is necessary for nurses to develop self-determination for ICU patients to enable them to handle situations at the ICU.
Mobley, M.J., Rady, M., Verheijde, L., Patel, B. and Larson, S. (2007). The relationship between moral distress and perception of futile care in the critical care unit. Intensive Crit Care Nurs., 23(5), 256-63.
This study investigated the relationship between “moral distress (MD) and futile care in the critical care unit (CCU)” (pp. 256). It established that futile care was common among indicators of moral distress. The study proposed future studies to identify the necessary interventions to reduce cases of futile care.
Philips, L. (2008). Abuse of aging caregivers: test of a nursing intervention. ANS Adv Nurs Sci., 31(2), 164-81.
This study focuses on maltreatment women care providers face due to the aggressive and abusive tendencies of their clients. The study reviewed possible interventions for reducing such cases of abuse. The result indicated that interventions enhanced better relationships and reduced cases of verbal, physical, and emotional abuse and aggressive tendencies of care recipients. However, such cases were not common among women. The study concluded that it was necessary to raise awareness about such cases, especially cases involving old care providers. Thus, provisions of information and developing the leadership capacity of caregivers in homes and families are significant for creating awareness about gender-based challenges in providing care.
Smith, S. (2010). A preliminary analysis of narratives on the impact of training in solution-focused therapy expressed by students having completed a 6-month training course. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs., 17(2), 105-10.
Smith based his study on solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) to explore experiences, feelings of patients, and intentions after recovery. In this study, three elements like trust in clients, positivity, and confidence emerged. These themes also derived support from language use and the use of SFBT in general. According to Smith, SFBT is necessary for nurses to enhance their therapeutic and professional functions. In addition, further studies are necessary to explore outcomes from SFBT training. Suhonen, R., Stolt, M., Puro, M. and Leino-Kilpi, H. (2011). Individuality in older people’s care: challenges for the development of nursing and nursing management. J Nurs Manag, 19(7), 883-96.
These authors studied the perception of individuality among nurses in providing care for older people. The study demonstrated that care providers respected older people’s individuality and held their decisions during provisions of care. There is a need for change in managing the individuality of older people during care provisions from reactive to proactive. This process requires reexamination of the roles of nurses in care provisions with support from nurse management teams.
van Dusseldorp, R., van Meijel, K. and Derksen, J. (2011). Emotional intelligence of mental health nurses. J Clin Nurs., 20(3), 555-62.
These authors look at why it is necessary for nurses in mental institutions to have high levels of emotional intelligence in emotionally involving processes. The study indicates that the emotional intelligence of nurses in such institutions is high than the general public. Still, female nurses have high scores in emotional intelligence than men. These authors posit that understanding the role of emotional intelligence can increase the provision of healthcare in mental facilities.
A case for the efficacy of a specified therapeutic approach
These articles show the efficacy of relationship management as a form of therapeutic intervention in nursing. Generally, these studies indicate that relationship interventions work well in enhancing provisions of health care among clients.
Therefore, interventions are the best approaches in the provision of quality health care for patients. However, these studies also call for further studies to investigate relevant issues which occur as a result of interventions.
The researchers’ tools comparison
These researchers used different research tools and designs to conduct their studies. Choices of research tools depended on the type of study these researchers conducted. They used experimental, quasi-experimental, and ethnographic tools to conduct studies.
The researchers’ tools and effects
Choices of research tools have significant influences on research outcomes. For instance, usages of experimental and quasi-experimental tools provide different results based on the internal and external validity of data collected. This affects the generalization of such data in large populations.
An evidence summary of the articles
The articles reflect evidence-based practice in nursing. These articles display the following characteristics.
The researchers based their studies on adequate theories and research to guide their studies. These included existing theories and studies of other researchers.
These articles reflect elements of consistency in the five areas of the reports.
The studies meet the qualities of peer-reviewed articles.
The findings are applicable and relevant to areas of study.
In cases of emerging issues, researchers have proposed further studies to evaluate the effects of such issues on interventions.
The summary of evidence of these articles is from “The Iowa Model of Evidence Based Practice to Promote Quality of Care” (Titler et al., 2001).
A specific nursing strategy based on the theoretical models and evidence
The nurse-patient relationship intervention enhances the quality of care provisions, as these studies indicate. The therapeutic nurse-patient relationship provides opportunities for both the patient and the nurse to learn and control emotional experience during care provisions. This relationship works well if based on mutual understanding among stakeholders. These articles have shown that the relationship between the nurse and the patient affects the quality of care the patient receives.
Why it is important to use a theoretical model for nursing research
Theoretical models provide guidelines for research. Thus, they act as sources of credibility for studies. From research findings, we can see the effectiveness of theoretical models in real-world situations.
Theoretical models enable researchers to develop empirical data for the study. Therefore, research findings acquire more application than a theory. It provides valuable data that health care providers and policymakers should consider during decision-making processes.
References
Anna, F. I. and Mander, R. (2011). The relationship between first-time mothers and care providers in the early postnatal phase: an ethnographic study in a Swiss postnatal unit. Midwifery, 27(5), 716-22.
Goldberg, L. (2008). Embodied trust within the perinatal nursing relationship. Midwifery, 24(1), 74-82.
Happell, B. and Koehn, S. (2011). Seclusion as a necessary intervention: the relationship between burnout, job satisfaction and therapeutic optimism and justification for the use of seclusion. J Adv Nurs., 67(6), 1222-31.
Holtzmann, J. and Timm, H. (2005). The experiences of and the nursing care for breast cancer patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl), 14(4), 310-8.
Meijers, K.E. and Gustafsson, B. (2008). Patient’s self-determination in intensive care: from an action and confirmation theoretical perspective. The intensive care nurse view. Intensive Crit Care Nurs., 24(4), 222-32.
Mobley, M.J., Rady, M., Verheijde, L., Patel, B. and Larson, S. (2007). The relationship between moral distress and perception of futile care in the critical care unit. Intensive Crit Care Nurs., 23(5), 256-63.
Philips, L. (2008). Abuse of aging caregivers: test of a nursing intervention. ANS Adv Nurs Sci., 31(2), 164-81.
Smith, S. (2010). A preliminary analysis of narratives on the impact of training in solution-focused therapy expressed by students having completed a 6-month training course. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs., 17(2), 105-10.
Spector, P. (1981). Research Designs. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Suhonen, R., Stolt, M., Puro, M. and Leino-Kilpi, H. (2011). Individuality in older people’s care: challenges for the development of nursing and nursing management. J Nurs Manag, 19(7), 883-96.
Titler, M.G., Kleiber, C., Steelman, V., Rakel, B.A., Budreau, G., Everett, L.Q… Goode, T. (2001). The Iowa model of evidence-based practice to promote quality care. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 13(4), 497-509.
van Dusseldorp, R., van Meijel, K. and Derksen, J. (2011). Emotional intelligence of mental health nurses. J Clin Nurs., 20(3), 555-62.