The document discusses the application of interpersonal relations theory in nursing practice, education, and research. It describes the 4 phases of the theory - orientation, identification, exploitation, and resolution - and how they can be applied through the nursing process. It provides examples of how the theory has been used in different areas of nursing including patient education, counseling, and end-of-life care. It recommends using the theory as a framework for research studies and incorporating it into nursing education and various areas of clinical practice.