Concept Analysis of Interpersonal Skills in Nursing

Jennifer Rojas Reyes; Luz Nelly Rivera Álvarez

doi:10.5294/aqui.2022.22.1.3

Authors

Jennifer Rojas Reyes Author Universidad de Antioquia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8962-5135
Luz Nelly Rivera Álvarez Author Universidad Nacional de Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8750-1155

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5294/aqui.2022.22.1.3

Keywords:

Nursing theory, professional competence, nursing, interpersonal skills, interpersonal relations, nursing research

Abstract

Objective: To determine a broad definition of the term interpersonal skills in nursing.

Materials and methods: This theoretical study follows Walker and Avant’s method of concept analysis to examine the defining attributes of the concept. A literature search on interpersonal aspects of nursing was conducted in databases, e-books, and institutional repositories to recognize the uses, attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents of the concept. Experts on professional and relationship skills were consulted between 2009 and 2019.

Results: This information was analyzed, concluding that interpersonal skills in nursing are defined as the abilities of professional nurses to express their knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and values in relationships with colleages, patients, and their relatives and achieve a humane and person- centered practice.

Conclusion: The concept of interpersonal skills in nursing is limited, given a lack of clarity in practice and research on the indistinct use of terms related to interpersonal skills and interpersonal knowledge. This analysis advances nursing theory towards practice and research.

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Author Biography

Jennifer Rojas Reyes, Universidad de Antioquia

Candidata a PhD en Enfermería, Mg en Enfermería. Enfermera. Financiada por la Convocatoria 727 de 2015 de Colciencias. Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Enfermería - Grupo de investigación Salud y Cuidado de los Colectivos.

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