Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses
Author: Elizabeth C. Arnold PhD RN PMHCNS-BC
Edition: 8th Edition
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: March 12, 2019
ISBN-13: 978-0323544801
ISBN-10: 0323544800
In the modern healthcare environment, effective communication is the cornerstone of successful patient care and positive clinical outcomes. Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 8th Edition is designed to help nursing professionals and students develop the essential skills required to communicate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues. Using clear, practical guidelines, this comprehensive resource demonstrates how to enhance the nurse-client relationship through proven strategies and principles drawn from nursing, psychology, and relevant theoretical frameworks.
The 8th edition integrates engaging new content focused on current healthcare issues while placing a significant emphasis on interdisciplinary communication and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies. It provides a roadmap for applying theory to real-life practice through the use of clinical case studies, interactive exercises, and evidence-based practice studies.
Key Features and Updates:
- Engaging Perspectives: The revised “Perspectives and Contemporary Dynamics” chapter links communication concepts directly to current issues in the healthcare landscape.
- Group Dynamics: The updated “Communicating in Groups” chapter includes specific applications for professional and task-oriented small group communication.
- Interdisciplinary Focus: Most chapters have been retitled and expanded to emphasize the importance of communication within the interdisciplinary health team.
- Practical Skill-Building: Includes evidence-based practice studies and interactive tools to help translate theoretical communication principles into effective bedside manner and professional collaboration.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Explores the nuances of nurse-client relationships, family dynamics, and professional boundaries to help achieve treatment goals.