attitudes that the nurse displays that show acceptance of the patient, valuing them as a human being of worth. there are 3 core conditions (empathy, conruence and unconditional postive regard)
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what is empathy?
trying to understand the thoughts and feelings as the patient experiences them.
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what is congruence?
this means the nurse is genuine and real. this is important as it allows service user and nurse to build a trusting relationship. it can help defeat negative attitudes that the patient may have. teh nurses 'realness' allows the patient to trust.
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what is unconditonal positive regard?
this allows the patient to open up and speak without fear of being judged.
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what is Egan's skilled helper model
a 3 stage model useful in helping people solve problems/develop opportunities. best used on issues in past/present
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what is the goal of this model?
"to help people become better at helping themselves in everyday lives" thus emphasis is empowerment.
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what does the model aim to help the pt address?
"what is going on?" "what do i want instead?" "how might i get to what i want?"
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what is empathy?
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trying to understand the thoughts and feelings as the patient experiences them.
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