Application of Orem's self-care model to nursing practice in developmental disability

Area of Science:

• Nursing Theory
• Developmental Disabilities
• Healthcare Practice

Background:

• Orem's self-care model provides a framework for nursing practice.
• Developmental disability services aim to promote independence and well-being.
• The principle of normalization is central to modern disability care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze Orem's self-care model.
• To apply the model to nursing practice in developmental disability services.
• To explore the compatibility between Orem's concepts and normalization principles.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of Orem's self-care model.
• Application of the model to developmental disability nursing.
• Discussion of Orem's nursing systems and the least restrictive alternative.

Main Results:

• A high degree of compatibility was found between Orem's self-care model and current practices in developmental disability services.
• Orem's concept of normalcy strongly relates to the principle of normalization.
• Orem's nursing systems can be interpreted within the framework of the least restrictive alternative.

Conclusions:

• Orem's self-care model is highly applicable to nursing within developmental disability services.
• The model supports person-centered care and aligns with the normalization principle.
• The framework offers valuable insights for enhancing care for individuals with developmental disabilities.