Psychology and nursing: A natural alliance.

A new conceptualization of the nurse–patient relationship construct as caring interaction

“…The fundamental objective of this interaction is not the theoretical knowledge of the therapist itself, but the client's experience of what is happening and what meaning it gives to him (Schneider et al, 2015). In this way, DeLeon et al (1985) argued how humanist philosophy had influenced the nursing science. Although both fields have a specific set of knowledge, they also share many elements related with the relationship between a professional who 'may help' and a person or group of people who 'need to be helped' (DeLeon et al, 1985).…”

“…In this way, DeLeon et al (1985) argued how humanist philosophy had influenced the nursing science. Although both fields have a specific set of knowledge, they also share many elements related with the relationship between a professional who 'may help' and a person or group of people who 'need to be helped' (DeLeon et al, 1985).…”

Meeting U.S. Health Care Needs: A Challenge to Psychology.

“…Psychologists are not likely to make good partners in the primary care arena initially unless there is a clear and realistic notion of the demands of the setting-demands from patients, their families, and their communities; demands from fellow health professionals; and demands from the chaotic and constantly changing sources of funding for primary care. Psychologists working to expand existing opportunities to be part of the primary care team must also inform their efforts by looking to the experiences of nurses as they worked to reshape their expanding role in primary care and to the history of collaborations between psychologists and nurses (DeLeon, Kjervik, Kraut, & VandenBos, 1985). Additionally, faculty in professional psychology programs must develop clear and directed didactic and practice experiences that prepare students for the highly collaborative practice required in primary care settings; potential partners might not be open to "on the job" training for already licensed psychologists.…”

Promoting community partnerships: Public policy initiatives related to prenatal care.

“…Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1979). Above all else, this orientation represents the essence of psychology's behavioral science expertise (DeLeon, in press).…”

“…A more subtle development within the health psychology field, but one that possesses considerable long‐term potential, has been the increasing interaction and interrelationship between health psychology and nursing (DeLeon, Kjervik, Kraut, & VandenBos, 1985). A significant cadre of individuals within the American Psychological Association (APA) who possess joint psychology‐nursing degrees has recently been identified.…”