Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations: Scholarly Practice.

The authors emphasize the importance of nurses' interpersonal relations and incorporate a theoretical perspective that promotes an understanding of the multiple dilemmas that patients and families experience in their journey of improving health and well-being. A detailed explanation of Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations is provided, including the three phases involved in developing nurse-patient relationships, and the challenges associated with each phase are reviewed with a focus on interpersonal competencies. Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations promotes a scholarly practice dedicated to the wholeness, complexity, and context of interpersonal relationships.

Assessing Practices, Beliefs, and Attitudes about Palliative Care among People with Cystic Fibrosis, Their Caregivers, and Clinicians: Results of a Content Analysis.

Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) experience symptoms affecting quality of life and may benefit from palliative care (PC). To present results of content analysis from open-ended survey questions assessing knowledge and experiences with PC among CF stakeholders. Online surveys were sent to CF stakeholders through CF-specific listservs predominantly in the United States.