Therapeutic Relationship and Quality of Life in Chronic Diseases

Alexandra Mitsi; Michael Kourakos; Georgia Poulimenakou; Demetra Latsou; Markos Sarris

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Therapeutic Relationship and Quality of Life in Chronic Diseases

Alexandra Mitsi, Michael Kourakos, Georgia Poulimenakou, Demetra Latsou, Markos Sarris

Published in American Journal of Nursing Science (Volume 7, Issue 3-1)

Received: 25 February 2018 Accepted: 4 March 2018 Published: 22 March 2018

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Abstract

The relationship between healthcare professionals and patients is a special form of human relationship. The interpersonal relationship developed among the patient and the caregiver involves not only communication and active listening, but also emotions from both sides. The establishment of a therapeutic relationship and the roles within it are largely determined by the behavior of those involved. A therapeutic relationship requires effective communication and empathy of the nurse practitioner, as well as the patient’s active participation in the process. The quality of the relationship between two people is the most important element in determining the effectiveness of the care delivered.

Published in	American Journal of Nursing Science (Volume 7, Issue 3-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Nursing Education and Research
DOI	10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.25
Page(s)	103-108
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Chronic Diseases, Quality of Life, Therapeutic Relationship

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Alexandra Mitsi

General Hospital “Asklepieio” Voulas, Athens, Greece
Michael Kourakos

General Hospital “Asklepieio” Voulas, Athens, Greece
Georgia Poulimenakou

General Hospital “Asklepieio” Voulas, Athens, Greece
Demetra Latsou

Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Athens, Greece
Markos Sarris

Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Athens, Greece

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Alexandra Mitsi, Michael Kourakos, Georgia Poulimenakou, Demetra Latsou, Markos Sarris. (2018). Therapeutic Relationship and Quality of Life in Chronic Diseases. American Journal of Nursing Science, 7(3-1), 103-108. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.25

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Alexandra Mitsi; Michael Kourakos; Georgia Poulimenakou; Demetra Latsou; Markos Sarris. Therapeutic Relationship and Quality of Life in Chronic Diseases. Am. J. Nurs. Sci. 2018, 7(3-1), 103-108. doi: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.25

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Alexandra Mitsi, Michael Kourakos, Georgia Poulimenakou, Demetra Latsou, Markos Sarris. Therapeutic Relationship and Quality of Life in Chronic Diseases. Am J Nurs Sci. 2018;7(3-1):103-108. doi: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.25

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