Orem's Self-Care Model

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This paper examines Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Model and identifies its administrative issues and problems. The paper also designs an appropriate nursing management model to include a strategic plan which addresses nursing administrative issues in the model. The paper then justifies this strategy with appropriate concepts, principles and theories of nursing management and considers the implications of the newly designed model.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Nursing Administration Considerations in Orem's Theory
Examining the Feasibility of Orem's Model of Nursing
System-Wide Implementation of Orem's Model is Difficult
Self-Care Support Requirements of Nursing Staff
Theoretical Basis of Orem's Self-Care Model
Development of a New Model For Self-Care
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The theoretical framework upon which this study was based was the self-care theory of Orem and cognitive behavior therapy. The self-management group participation was in five sessions: (1) pathology of diabetes mellitus, problem-solving and goal setting skills; (2) dietary control and communication skills; (3) drug self-administration and cognitive restructuring skills; (4) exercise; and (5) foot care and self-monitoring. The methodology used in the five sessions were a supportive educative nursing system comprised of presentation, discussion, and skills training. Noted among the benefits of the self-management program were those of: (1) improved knowledge; (2) improved self--care activities; and (3) quality of life. "

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