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Theories of the Interpersonal Relationships, Transitions and Humanistic Theories: Contribution to Frameworks of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing in Europe

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European Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing in the 21st Century

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on client-centred interpersonal theories focusing on the three main theories of psychiatric/mental nursing (P/MH): interpersonal relations, humanistic P/MH theory and transition theory.

The theoretical foundations for P/Mh in Europe should consider their cultural diversity and their history in the care and treatment of people in need of P/MH care.

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  1. Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto (Nursing College of Porto), Porto, Portugal

    José Carlos Carvalho

  2. Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portalegre, Portugal

    Raul Alberto Cordeiro

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    José Carlos Santos

  2. Cutcliffe Consulting, Kingston, Canada

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Carvalho, J.C., Cordeiro, R.A. (2018). Theories of the Interpersonal Relationships, Transitions and Humanistic Theories: Contribution to Frameworks of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing in Europe. In: Santos, J., Cutcliffe, J. (eds) European Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing in the 21st Century. Principles of Specialty Nursing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31772-4_5

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