title: Implementing Orem's self-care deficit theory. Adopting a conceptual framework of nursing. Part II.
abstract: This is the second of a two-part article describing the implementation of Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit theory of nursing by the Nursing Department at Toronto General Hospital. Part II focuses on the implementation process and the results observed to this point in time. Implementing theory-based practice documents the selection of five pilot units and activities that were carried out by various project committees. Observations made by staff nurses and managers of the pilot units are conveyed. Benefits to nurses, patients, managers and the units are described along with some of the difficulties encountered along the way. Recommendations and future plans are identified.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Laurie-Shaw
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Ives
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012648:Self Care