Sunday, January 11, 2015

Dorothea Orem- Self-Care Theory

 DOROTHEA OREM - SELF CARE THEORY

Dorothea Elizabeth Orem (1914 – June 22, 2007), born in Baltimore, Maryland, was a nursing theorist and creator of the self-care deficit nursing theory, also known as the Orem model of nursing.

Through these, the Self-Care Nursing Theory or the Orem Model of Nursing was developed by Dorothea Orem between 1959 and 2001. It is considered a grand nursing theory, which means the theory covers a broad scope with general concepts that can be applied to all instances of nursing.

The Self-Care or Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing is composed of three interrelated theories: (1) the theory of self-care, (2) the self-care deficit theory, and (3) the theory of nursing systems, which is further classified into wholly compensatory, partial compensatory and supportive-educative.

Theory of Self-care

This theory focuses on the performance or practice of activities that individuals initiate and perform on their own behalf to maintain life, health and well-being.
Self-care Requisites

Self-care Requisites or requirements can be defined as actions directed toward the provision of self-care. It is presented in three categories:

Universal self-care requisites

Universal self-care requisites are associated with life processes and the maintenance of the integrity of human structure and functioning.

    The maintenance of a sufficient intake of air
    The maintenance of a sufficient intake of water
    The maintenance of a sufficient intake of food
    The provision of care associated with elimination process and excrements
    The maintenance of a balance between activity and rest
    The maintenance of a balance between solitude and social interaction
    The prevention of hazards to human life, human functioning, and human well-being
    The promotion of human functioning and development within social groups in accord with human potential, known human limitations, and the human desire to be normal

Theory of Self-care Deficit

This theory delineates when nursing is needed. Nursing is required when an adult (or in the case of a dependent, the parent or guardian) is incapable of or limited in the provision of continuous effective self-care. Orem identified 5 methods of helping:

    Acting for and doing for others
    Guiding others
    Supporting another
    Providing an environment promoting personal development in relation to meet future demands
    Teaching another

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