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Published on: November 4, 2010
[Self-care and the asthmatic adult: systematization of nursing care]
Estela Maria Leite Meirelles Monteiro1, Maria Miriam Lima da Nóbrega, Luciane Soares de Lima
1Faculdade de Enfermagem Nossa Senhora das Graças da Universidade de Pernambuco-UPE.
Abstract:
This research aims at the systematization of nursing assistance under Orem's nursing theory of self-care deficit. In order to conduct this study, the convergent approach was used through the performance of the nursing processes in an adult with asthma. Interviews, physical examinations, observations, data record, observation of nursing assistance in policlinics along with home visits were the techniques used to gather data. After the observation of the nursing assistance, self-care deficits were identified and a new assistance plan and objectives were established, as well as a system and methods of support. The assistance plan was performed through the implementation of nursing assistance, prioritizing educational support. Based on the results, it was concluded that the application of the nursing processes through Orem's self-care referential is feasible and necessary for the engagement of clients and their family in self-care.
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