A patient with advanced cancer says, "I feel alone because nobody understands what this illness means to me." The nurse explores the patient's suffering and helps the patient find meaning in the experience. Which theorist is most associated with this approach?
Correct answer: A. Joyce Travelbee
- A. Joyce Travelbee
- B. Dorothy Johnson
- C. Virginia Henderson
- D. Betty Neuman
Explanation
Travelbee's human-to-human relationship model emphasises illness, suffering, hope and finding meaning through a genuine nurse-patient relationship. Johnson focuses on behavioural systems, Henderson on basic needs and Neuman on stressors and system stability.
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