I. Introduction
Nursing psychology is an important branch of psychology, which mainly studies how to apply psychological principles and skills in the nursing process. It emphasizes the evaluation, understanding and intervention of patients' psychological state to promote patients' physical and mental health.
Secondly, nursing psychology emphasizes the concern and understanding of patients' psychological state.
This includes understanding patients' emotions, cognition and motivation, so as to provide patients with more personalized care. For example, for patients with chronic diseases, understanding their anxiety and depression, as well as their attitudes towards diseases and treatment, can help nurses communicate with patients better and provide more effective care.
Third, nursing psychology pays attention to the application of psychological principles and skills in the nursing process.
This includes listening, * * affection, active attention, etc. In order to establish a good nurse-patient relationship. For example, by listening to patients' demands and understanding their feelings, nurses can provide more intimate care and have a positive impact on patients' rehabilitation process.
Fourthly, nursing psychology also pays attention to how to promote patients' physical and mental health through psychological intervention.
This includes cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation training and coping skills training. These interventions can help patients better cope with the stress brought by diseases and improve their quality of life.
The role of nursing psychology
1. Help nurses to evaluate patients' psychological state more accurately.
Through communication and observation with patients, nurses can understand patients' emotions, thinking and behavioral reactions and judge whether there are psychological problems. Psychological assessment can be completed by using psychological measurement tools and interview skills, which can help nurses understand the actual situation of patients more comprehensively and provide personalized nursing programs for patients.
2. Help nurses to provide psychological support and comfort.
In the process of disease treatment, many patients will face psychological pressure, anxiety and depression. Nurses can help patients relieve negative emotions by listening to their pain and confusion and providing comfort and support. Psychological techniques, including active listening, emotional support and problem solving, play an important role in nurses' daily work.
3. Help patients to better cope with the psychological problems caused by diseases.
The disease will not only affect the patient's body, but also have a negative impact on the patient's psychology, such as anxiety, depression, fear and so on. Nursing psychology can help patients better cope with these psychological problems, improve their mental health and promote their rehabilitation.