Effect of using Peplau's interpersonal relation nursing model in the care of a juvenile delinquent

Abstract

The shaping of nursing care within a specific theoretical framework is important in terms of contributing to the improvement of the quality of care. The aim of this case study is to determine the role of therapeutic interaction and communication in the case of a child delinquent by applying Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory. The case under question involves a 15-year-old juvenile delinquent who had a preliminary diagnosis of depression and was receiving care at a child-adolescent psychiatry clinic. A total of eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with the patient between February and March 2018. The data were collected using semi-structured interview forms prepared by the researcher after conducting a review of the literature. The data were evaluated within the framework of Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory. After undergoing a long period of treatment and care, the patient was discharged with a commitment to take responsibility for his life.