Question

1, Discuss the following principles needed as conditions essential for a therapeutic relationship with the patient

- Rapport

-Trust

-Respect

-Genuineness

-Empathy

Answer 1

Rapport: It is defined as a mutual sympathy and understanding between the patient and therapist

The essential qualities for development of rapport are warmth, genuineness and empathy

It is a willingness to become involved with another person

Trust: Trust is vital step for therapeutic relationship. Trust is the key for productive relationship

Initially nurses can establish trust with the patient through the questions they ask as the care progresses the trust will develop more

Respect: It demonstrates that the nurse values the integrity of client and have faith in clients ability to solve his or her problems

Genuineness: Genuineness refers to ability to be real or honest with one another

To be effective, genuineness must be timed properly and based on solid relationships

Genuineness implies to the nurse is aware of thoughts feelings, values

Empathy: It is a pervasive phenomenon in the life experience of all people

It allows the people to feel the feelings of another and respond to and understand people's experiences on his or her own terms