The Use of Orem’s Self Care Theory in Postgraduate Theses on Nursing: Türkiye Sample

Authors : Hamide Arslan Tarus, Ceyda Su Gündüz, Nurdan Demirci

Pages : 519-531

Doi:10.53490/egehemsire.1592999

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Publication Date : 2025-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aimed to examine the postgraduate nursing theses in Türkiye that utilized the Orem Self-Care Theory. Methods: This systematic review, the theses found in the field of Nursing in the National Thesis Database were queried, and 28 theses theses that utilized the Orem Self-Care Theory between 2005 and 2024 were accessed. The data were examined under a total of 8 headings and analyzed using descriptive, statistical methods. Results: It was determined that 25.0% of the postgraduate theses employing Orem\\\'s Self-Care Theory in Türkiye were conducted in the Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, and 32.1% were carried out with individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. In 32.1% of the theses, it was reported that interventions made in line with Orem\\\'s Self-Care Theory increased self-care capacity, while in 21.4% of the theses, it was reported that they improved quality of life. Additionally, 42.9% of the theses were published between 2020 and 2024, 89.3% were at the doctoral level, and 50.0% were experimentally designed Conclusion: The study concluded that Orem\\\'s Self-Care Theory is frequently used in the Department of Internal Medicine Nursing and in chronic disease management. It was found that interventions carried out by nurses in line with Orem\\\'s Self-Care Theory are often effective in increasing self-care capacity and quality of life. Although its use in postgraduate theses has been increasing over time, it remains limited in such studies.
Keywords : Hemşirelik, öz bakım, teori

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