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versão On-line ISSN 1699-5988versão impressa ISSN 1132-1296
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ARREDONDO-GONZALEZ, Claudia Patricia e SILES-GONZALEZ, José. Technology and humanization of nursing care: the view from the interpersonal relations theory. Index Enferm [online]. 2009, vol.18, n.1, pp.32-36. ISSN 1699-5988.
The purpose of this paper is to show that technology is not the only cause of dehumanization of nursing care but it is a multifactor phenomenon and to highlight human relations as the cornerstone of a humane practice. Hildergard E. Peplau theory of human relations is used as methodological framework and as a previous step to identify dehumanizing factors that operate in the hospital realm and have been identified in the literature. In addition, de paper develops a refection about the role that technology as a means in humanizing nursing care. Finally, the papers shows the theory of the interpersonal relations as theoretical support the humanization of nursing care in both its education and in its practice. This theory clearly understands technology as a means and the patient as the sole end of nursing care.
Palavras-chave : Nursing care; Humanization; Technology; Interpersonal relations.