This essay delves into the application of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory as a conceptual framework for family nurse practitioners. It highlights the theory's core components, including the Theory of Self Care, the Self Care Deficit Theory, and the Theory of Nursing Systems, emphasizing their role in empowering patients to maintain and improve their health and well-being. The paper discusses the theory's assumptions, such as the constant interaction with the environment and the ability of humans to identify and meet their needs, along with key concepts like nursing agency, basic conditioning factors, and self-care demands. The essay concludes that Orem's theory provides an effective framework for family nurse practitioners by promoting individual and family self-care, facilitating the development of nursing goals, and fostering a comprehensive understanding of care. The paper also references several studies to support the use of Orem's theory in family nursing practice.
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