The self-care deficit nursing theory is a middle range nursing theory that was developed between 1959 and 2001 by Dorothea Orem. It is also known as the Orem model of nursing. It is particularly used in rehabilitation and primary care settings where the patient is encouraged to be as independent as possible.
Read more about Self-care Deficit Nursing Theory: Central Philosophy, Self-care Requisites, Self-care Deficits, Support Modalities, Universal Self-Care Requisites (SCRs), Example Nursing Assessment
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