Dorothea Orem's self-care theory and possibilities of its application

Abstract

Medical nursing as applied and young science, modificates knowledge according to human needs and ethical principles. Rapid development of theories, advent of medical care as a process and nursing diagnosis have brought to independent development of nursing as a profession. The first theories were based on care and comforting of patients, while modern theories are based on scientific grounds, a holistic approach and are focused on the individual, the family and the community. The Orem theory is the basis for the development of nursing science and describes health care as a practical science that consists of theoretical and practical knowledge.

Keywords

• Theoretical models
• self-care
• Dorothea Orem
• health care
• nursing