Nursing Theories: Self-Care & Systems

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What is the primary focus of the theory of self-care?

Individuals taking responsibility for their own health (correct)

Automatic recovery through medical intervention

Ignoring personal health in favor of social health

Reliance solely on healthcare providers for health needs

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of self-care?

Holistic View

Self-Reliance

Dependency on others (correct)

Agency

What does the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory primarily address?

Comparison of different nursing theories

Inability to meet self-care needs (correct)

The ability to care for others

Promotion of community health initiatives

In which nursing system are individuals unable to carry out self-care actions?

Wholly compensatory system Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the partly compensatory system?

Patients require assistance for some self-care needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of these scenarios exemplifies a wholly compensatory system?

A patient in a coma Signup and view all the answers

What are the three classifications of nursing systems according to Orem?

Wholly compensatory, partly compensatory, and supportive-educative Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of self-care deficits?

Financial constraints Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Leininger's Culture Care Theory?

Providing care that is culturally relevant Signup and view all the answers

How does Leininger’s approach aim to improve patient care?

By incorporating diverse cultural practices and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of identity does the cultural dimension influence in a community?

Common values and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the 'Cultural and Social Structure Dimension'?

It highlights the roles and hierarchies within society. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key tenet of Culture Care Diversity in nursing?

Understanding a patient's culture is essential for care. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Madeleine Leininger born?

1925 Signup and view all the answers

Leininger believed that personalized care can lead to what outcomes?

Improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

How does supportive-educative systems assist patients?

By helping with decision making and knowledge acquisition Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Self-Care Theory

Emphasizes individuals taking responsibility for their own health and well-being.
Key principles include self-reliance, agency, and a holistic view of well-being.

Self-Care Deficit Theory

Proposed by Dorothea Orem
Recognizes situations where individuals are unable to meet their self-care needs.
Deficits can arise from factors like illness, injury, disability, or lack of knowledge and resources.

Nursing Systems Theory

Describes how patients' self-care needs are met by the nurse, the patient, or both.
Identifies three classifications of nursing systems:
- Wholly compensatory system: Patient unable to perform self-care actions, needing complete assistance.
  - Subtypes include:
    - Unable to engage in self-care (e.g., coma).
    - Aware but unable to engage in self-care (e.g., person with C3-C4 vertebral fracture).
    - Severely mentally impaired (e.g., senile persons, some forms of mental retardation).
- Partly compensatory system: Patient can meet some self-care requisites but needs help with others.
- Supportive-educative system: Patient can meet self-care requisites but needs assistance with decision-making, behavior control, or knowledge acquisition.

Madeleine Leininger

Known for "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Born July 13, 1925 in Nebraska, United States.
Died August 10, 2012 at age 87.

Culture Care Theory

Also known as Transcultural Nursing
Focuses on understanding and respecting different cultures in healthcare.
Emphasizes providing culturally relevant and sensitive care for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Developed due to a growing need to address cultural differences in healthcare.
Aims to improve patient care by respecting and incorporating diverse cultural practices and beliefs.

Culture Care Diversity

An approach in Nursing emphasizing understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds.
Leininger believed understanding a patient's culture is essential for effective and personalized care.
Aims to guide nurses in delivering care that respects patient's cultural beliefs, practices, and values, improving health outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Cultural Dimension: Common values, beliefs, customs, behaviors, and symbols passed down through generations.
- Influences how people behave and see themselves within a community or group.
- Defines what is acceptable or unacceptable.
Social Structure Dimension: Structured patterns of institutions and interactions that form a society’s framework.
- Focuses on roles and hierarchies that divide resources and arrange social interactions.

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Explore key nursing theories focusing on self-care, self-care deficits, and nursing systems. Understand the principles of self-reliance, the implications of the self-care deficit theory, and how nursing systems address patient needs. This quiz is designed for nursing students and healthcare professionals.