Caring Communications: How Technology Enhances Interpersonal Relations, Part II.

Part I of this 2-part series about technology\’s role in interpersonal communications examined how humans interact; proposed a caring theory of communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution; and delineated ways that technology-in general-supports this carative model of interpersonal relations. Part II will examine the barriers to adoption of carative technologies, describe the core capabilities required to overcome them, and discuss specific technologies that can support carative interpersonal relationships.

Simpson RL.

From the Nursing Informatics, Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Mo.