Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory

Taalab, Aliaa Abd El–Aty; Qasem, Enas Kassem; Gamal, Amal Mohamed; Ashour, Eman Soliman

doi:10.21608/menj.2021.225860

Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Associate trainer from IBCT at Menoufia University Hospital

² Professor and Chairman of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

³ Assistant Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

10.21608/menj.2021.225860

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Self-care is a new trend in health care that is highly important in promotion of health, prevention and control of diseases, and can be utilized as a cost-effective strategy for individualized patient education in postpartum and includes activities performed by the individual for the maintenance and promotion of her health and well-being. The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of introducing self-care to postpartum primiparous woman on dependent care the dependent care: applying orem self -care Theory. Method: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Sample: A convenience sample of 100 postpartum women. Setting: The study was conducted at the postpartum unit at Menoufia University Hospital and Shebin El-kom Teaching Hospital at Shebin El-kom. Instruments: An interviewing questionnaire andOrem`s Self-Care Guidelines Checklist were used. Results: The dependent care given by Orem self-care prevent problem related to primiparous postpartum. Conclusion: the care provided using Orem’s self-care model during the postpartum period recovered or prevented the postpartum problems. Recommendations: Training sessions to the primiparous women about how to apply Orem self -care to improve their sleep quality and dependent care for their neonates.

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