A time for self-care: role of the home healthcare nurse.
The concepts of self-efficacy and self-responsibility in personal health provide the framework for developing cost-effective nursing strategies that have positive outcomes for the consumer and the provider Promoting self-care requires that nurses be knowledgeable about outcome planning, the teaching-learning process, and supportive techniques for ongoing care. The concepts outlined in this article can be used to provide care for those who require health promotion, health maintenance, and illness management.
Bohny
B J
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William Paterson College of New Jersey, Wayne, USA.
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