Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory
Taalab, A., Qasem, E., Gamal, A., Ashour, E. (2021). Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory. EKB Journal Management System, 6(2), 155-170. doi: 10.21608/menj.2021.225860
Aliaa Abd El–Aty Taalab; Enas Kassem Qasem; Amal Mohamed Gamal; Eman Soliman Ashour. "Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory". EKB Journal Management System, 6, 2, 2021, 155-170. doi: 10.21608/menj.2021.225860
Taalab, A., Qasem, E., Gamal, A., Ashour, E. (2021). 'Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory', EKB Journal Management System, 6(2), pp. 155-170. doi: 10.21608/menj.2021.225860
Taalab, A., Qasem, E., Gamal, A., Ashour, E. Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory. EKB Journal Management System, 2021; 6(2): 155-170. doi: 10.21608/menj.2021.225860

Dependent Care: Applying Orem Self-Care Theory

Menoufia Nursing Journal
Article 11, Volume 6, Issue 2, November 2021, Pages 155-170    PDF (1.39 M)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/menj.2021.225860
Authors
Aliaa Abd El–Aty Taalab1; Enas Kassem Qasem2; Amal Mohamed Gamal2; Eman Soliman Ashour3
1Associate trainer from IBCT at Menoufia University Hospital
2Professor and Chairman of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University
3Assistant Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University
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.
Keywords
Orem self-care; Dependent care
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