[Orem's family evaluation]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Theory
• Family Systems Theory
• Holistic Care

Context:

• Client deficits impact families, and family dynamics influence client well-being.
• Existing nursing research primarily focuses on Orem's model for individual clients.
• A gap exists in literature regarding family nursing evaluations using Orem's conceptual framework for multiperson units.

Purpose:

• To identify and review published literature on family nursing evaluations based on Orem's conceptual framework.
• To develop and present an integrated approach for family nursing interventions using Orem's model.
• To outline theoretical assumptions for applying this approach to family nursing.

Summary:

• The authors integrated systemic, communication, developmental, and functional theories with Orem's model for multiperson nursing care.
• This approach provides a holistic view of the family, emphasizing the nurse's understanding of group dynamics.
• The article reviews Orem's core concepts (self-care, self-care deficit, nursing systems) and presents a framework for family nursing evaluation.

Impact:

• This work bridges a gap in nursing literature by extending Orem's model to family units.
• It offers a theoretical foundation and practical example for holistic family nursing interventions.
• The proposed approach supports nurses in understanding and addressing the complex needs of families as a whole.