Teaching and Learning From Case Studies: The Added Value of Using a Nursing Conceptual Model to Construct Cases

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Geriatric Care
• Health Sciences

Background:

• Self-care deficits can be overlooked in initial patient assessments.
• Complex geriatric cases require comprehensive evaluation beyond presenting complaints.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of Orem's self-care framework on case study content.
• To demonstrate how this methodology enhances the comprehensiveness of geriatric care documentation.

Main Methods:

• A case study of an older adult with comorbidities was analyzed.
• Orem's self-care framework practice methodology was applied retrospectively.
• The enhanced case study content was contrasted with a standard presentation.

Main Results:

• Application of Orem's framework significantly increased case study comprehensiveness.
• The methodology better highlighted the primary care nurse practitioner's role.
• High-level risks in complex geriatric patients were more effectively identified.

Conclusions:

• Orem's self-care framework is a valuable tool for in-depth geriatric case analysis.
• It improves the identification and management of complex health needs in older adults.
• This framework supports comprehensive nursing practice in primary care settings.