Application of Orem self-care model in assessing dependency care ability of caregivers for surgery orphans

Abstract

Objective To adopt Orem self-care model to assestt the dependency care ability of care-givers for surgery orphans and analyze its defective level of dependency case,then propose corresponding nursing policy. Methods 16 caregivers for surgery orphans were surveyed with self-made questionnaire which included the general condition of the caregivers,the nursing situation for orphans and the require-ment for dependency care ability of the caregivers.Results All questionnaires were withdrew.The pro-portion of providing correct primary care for orphans was up to 62.50%～93.75%.But the proportion of pro-viding correct rehabilitation exercises was lower than 43.75%.96% caregivers wished to obtain the relative nursing knowledge by training and improve their dependency care ability.Conclmions The caregivers' dependency care ability can meet the needs of orphans' basic dependency care.But the defect still exists,the nurses should adopt different nursing compensation for different orphans and different care defects. Key words: Orpan; Dependent-care ability; Self-care