orem

Dorothea Orem was a nursing theorist who developed the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory. It explains that individuals can maintain health and well-being through self-care, but when they are unable due to illness, nurses assist by providing necessary support. The goal is to help people regain independence in managing their health by assessing their self-care needs and intervening appropriately. Orem’s approach emphasizes empowering patients to take control of their health, fostering autonomy, and recognizing when professional nursing assistance is essential.