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Problem Solving: The Nursing Process. Developed by Tim Corbett RN, MA, LMHC. VALIDATION. consciously inquiring about the opinions & feelings of your patients seeking mutual consensus. Mutual Problem Solving. A collaborative nurse-patient relationship is called therapeutic reciprocity
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Problem Solving:The Nursing Process • Developed by Tim Corbett RN, MA, LMHC
VALIDATION • consciously inquiring about the opinions & feelings of your patients • seeking mutual consensus
Mutual Problem Solving • A collaborative nurse-patient relationship is called therapeutic reciprocity • Mathis-Kraft et al (1990) claim that patients who take a more active role in their treatment recover faster
Patient-Nurse Contracts • A contract is a formal agreement between the nurse & patient outlining activities & responsibilities of each party • problem solving & goal accomplishment is achieved by negotiation & compromise • A contract discusses purpose, roles, & expectations of nurse & patient
Benefits for Nurse & Patient • patients take a more active role & experience greater satisfaction • nurses have more opportunities to be nurturing & caring & being advocates for their patients