Integration of theories of human care and interpersonal relationships in school nursing:

a reflective study

Authors

  • Sidiany Mendes Pimentel Instituto Federal do Tocantins - IFTO, Setor de Assistência à Saúde. Dianópolis, TO - Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2460-8443
  • Juliana Bastoni da Silva Universidade Federal do Tocantins - UFT, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, PPGCS. Palmas, TO - Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6642-8910
  • Marla Andréia Garcia de Avila Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - UNESP, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem - PPGE, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu - FMB. Botucatu, SP - Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6652-4427

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2316-9389.2026.v30.59526

Keywords:

Health Literacy, Professional-Patient Relations, Student Health, School Health Services, Nursing Theory, Interpersonal Relations, Humanization of Assistance

Abstract

Objective: to reflect on the role of school nursing through the integration of Humanistic Care Theory and Interpersonal Relationship Theory. Methods: this is a theoretical-reflective essay that discusses, through thematic areas, the integration of elements from Watson’s and Peplau’s theories into school nursing practice. Results: the articulation between the Caritas Processes, theoretical elements proposed by Jean Watson for humanized care, and the phases of the interpersonal relationship described by Peplau offers a theoretical framework for school nursing care. This integration enables the development of therapeutic bonds, skilled listening, the promotion of adolescents’ autonomy, and the design of educational interventions with an integrative approach. Final considerations: the incorporation of Watson and Peplau’s theories into school nursing allows for the improvement of student care, strengthening nursing practice and contributing to the promotion of adolescents’ comprehensive health in the educational context.

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2026-06-19

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Vol. 30 (2026)

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Reflection

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Pimentel SM, Silva JB da, Avila MAG de. Integration of theories of human care and interpersonal relationships in school nursing:: a reflective study. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 19 [cited 2026 Jul. 23];30. Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/59526

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