Open AccessTherapeutic Communication in Nursing Profession
Author(s) -
S. Josphine Vinitha
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
galore international journal of applied sciences and humanities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-8430
DOI - 10.52403/gijash.20220103
Subject(s) - empathy , feeling , openness to experience , nursing , therapeutic relationship , medicine , psychology , psychotherapist , social psychology
Therapeutic communication in nursing is a patient centered communication focuses on the patient to promote a greater understanding of patients needs, concerns and feeling. The nurse helps the patent explore their own thoughts and feelings, encourages, expression of them and avoid barriers in communication. Therapeutic communication enhances Trust, Genuine interest, empathy, acceptance, positive regard and therapeutic use of self. Nurses improve Therapeutic communication by effective communication and information sharing strategies, understanding patients preferables regarding the environment. Remembering to clear, cohesive, complete, concise and concrete will enhance Therapeutic communication in nursing profession. Nursing professionals should use techniques that priorities the physical, mental and emotional well being of patients when nurses communicate in a therapeutic manner, it helps the patent to feel safe and at ease. The openness and trust inevitably creates a safe space, which gives your patients the best experience possible.Keywords: Therapeutic communication, nursing professionals, emotional and mental wellbeing.