Dorothea Orem
| Author | : Donna Hartweg |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 73 |
| Release | : 1991-09-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781452253237 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1452253234 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (234 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Dorothea Orem by : Donna Hartweg
Download or read book Dorothea Orem written by Donna Hartweg and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1991-09-11 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encapsulating the work of a classic nursing theorist, this book provides a unique overview of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Model of Nursing. Orem's Model proposes that nursing should be especially concerned with the patient's need to move continuously towards responsible action in self-care in order to sustain life and health or to recover from disease or injury. The actions required of nurses to achieve these goals are clearly described.
