Grand Nursing Theorist Report

Running head: GRAND NURSING THEORIST REPORT 1
Grand Nursing Theorist Report
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GRAND NURSING THEORIST REPORT 2
Introduction
The self-deficit nursing theory was developed by Dorothea Oream, and originates from
totality of a paradigm that is based on the ability of human beings to adapt to an environment
(Wong et al., 2015). This theory has been commonly used in nursing and has led to improved
quality health care provision according to findings from the randomized controlled trials. This
theory is commonly used in primary health care and rehabilitation programs and the patients is
asked to remain independent. This theory is based on the belief that when patients are involved
in their own care, they are likely to achieve a fast recovery which is also holistic (Wong et al.,
2015). The main aim of this essay is to address the use of the Grand Nursing Theorist Report,
explore the biography of its theorist Dorothea Oream, and explore the health setting from which
this theory has been applied.
Theorist biography
This theorist was born on 15th July 1914 and died on 22nd June 2007, whereby he lived in
Baltimore in Maryland. He was a theorist in the field of nursing, with the most significant theory
being the self-care deficit theory. Dorothea Oream was trained in diploma in nursing at the
Providence hospital school if nursing at the Washington DC, United States. Additionally, she
went to the Catholic University in United States for the bachelor of science in Nursing Education
in the year 1939, and later a Master’s degree in Nursing Education in the year 1945. She has
received honorary doctoral degrees from many universities such as Incarnate world college,
Illinois Wesleyan University, and Georgetown University.
Theory integration
According to this theory, if the patients are allowed to perform their own care, they can
recover well. Thus, this theory aims at establishing the relationship between humans and