Developing a supportive-educative program for patients with advanced heart failure within Orem's general theory of...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Cardiology
• Patient Self-Care Management

Background:

• Heart failure significantly increases self-care demands on patients.
• Potential self-care deficits in heart failure patients necessitate targeted nursing interventions.
• Effective coping and recovery are crucial for managing heart failure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a supportive-educative nursing program.
• To enhance the self-care abilities of patients diagnosed with heart failure.
• To provide a structured approach to nursing care for heart failure patients and their families.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Orem's General Theory of Nursing as a theoretical framework.
• Developed a supportive-educative program tailored for heart failure patients.
• Focused on education and support to address self-care needs.

Main Results:

• The program aims to prevent self-care deficits in heart failure patients.
• Enhanced self-care abilities are expected outcomes for program participants.
• A systematized approach to nursing care has been established.

Conclusions:

• Supportive-educative nursing programs are vital for managing heart failure.
• Orem's theory provides a robust framework for structuring heart failure nursing care.
• Improving patient self-care is key to recovery and coping with heart failure.