title: Applying Orem's theory to the long-term care of adolescent transplant recipients.
abstract: The nursing theory of Dorothea Orem is applied to the care of the adolescent transplant recipient in the long-term setting of outpatient services. The theory of self-care is used as a framework to organize and direct nursing services to this select population. The following article discusses the framework that significantly contributes to maximizing the potential and quality of life for each recipient and assures the quality and utility of professional nursing services.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D009742:Nursing Theory; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care