title: Orem's theory in practice. Hospice nursing care.
abstract: The Orem Self-Care Deficit Theory offers a framework for hospice nursing care. In this article, the six core concepts of Orem's theory, self-care, self-care agency, and nursing system, are discussed as they relate to hospice care. These concepts of Orem's nursing theory are valuable to nurses in guiding palliative care. A case study is presented to illustrate clinical application of these concepts in hospice nursing practice.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Laferriere
mesh_terms: D017051:Hospice Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012648:Self Care; D013598:Systems Theory