Key Concepts

 OREM’s KEY CONCEPTS.

SELF-CARE
the “doing” of activities which an individual himself carry out in order to sustain well-being throughout life;
a behavior learned
to control causes which affects one’s growth and health


THERAPEUTIC SELF-CARE DEMAND
known self-care requisites [that are] particular for individuals in relation to their conditions and circumstances (Orem, 1995)

SELF-CARE AGENCY
the acquired ability of a person or individual in keeping up in --achieving self-care
             

Dependent Care Agent

     
Self Care Agent

 SELF-CARE DEFICIT
arises when the self-care agent is unable or falls short in performing
            the therapeutic self-care demands that can either be actual or potential.

NURSING AGENCY
the person, who is in expertise and experience in nursing situations