Conclusions
Nurses need to have the ability to
communicate effectively with patients in
order to achieve the desirable
therapeutic outcome. For this purpose,
the use of a role play situation between a
nurse and a patient can contribute to the
implementation of the expected
therapeutic outcomes. However, a
theoretical basis is essential for an
effective interaction between patients
and nurses.
Apart from good care providers, nurses
should be good counsellors in their
interaction with their patients. They also
need to be honest and friendly in order
to create a therapeutic relationship with
patients. Finally, it is very important that
nurses should be able to deal effectively
with different types of patients and
maintain the therapeutic environment
during a role play situation.