Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory: Relevance and Need for Refinement

Area of Science:

• Nursing Theory
• Healthcare Practice
• Global Health

Background:

• Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory (SCDNT) is a foundational framework in nursing.
• Contemporary healthcare is undergoing significant societal and interprofessional transformation.
• A global self-care movement is emerging, impacting healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the enduring relevance of Orem's SCDNT in current and future nursing practice.
• To examine the strengths of Orem's theory within the context of evolving healthcare.
• To recommend theoretical refinements for SCDNT to maintain its significance.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and theoretical analysis of Orem's SCDNT.
• Discussion of SCDNT's applicability in interprofessional and global healthcare settings.
• Identification of key areas for theoretical development.

Main Results:

• Orem's SCDNT possesses significant strengths and continued relevance for nursing.
• Societal and healthcare transformations necessitate theoretical adaptation of SCDNT.
• Global people-centered care and population health are critical domains for SCDNT's evolution.

Conclusions:

• Orem's SCDNT remains a valuable framework but requires refinement.
• Integrating concepts of global people-centered care and social determinants of health is crucial.
• Implications for nursing theory development and education are significant for future practice.