Applicability of the orem theory in self-care of the person with intestinal stomies: A reflexive study

Abstract

The making of an intestinal ostomy leads to physical changes that can affect all dimensions of human life. It is believed that through the Nursing Theory of Self-Care Deficit it is possible to promote nursing care to people with intestinal ostomy. Thus, the aim of this study was to reflect on the applicability of Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory in nursing care for people with intestinal ostomy. It is a theoretical-reflective study and for that, a narrative review was carried out with search for the material in the LILACS, Pubmed and Google Scholar databases and a qualitative synthesis of the analyzed works. In view of the changes caused by the presence of the ostomy, the person needs to perform important care for their self-care. The planning of nursing care based on the Theory of Self-Care Deficit contributes to the return to activities of daily living, social reintegration, care with the ostomy and collection equipment and preventing complications. Thus, the applicability of this theory demonstrates its potential to support the planning and implementation of assistance to people with ostomy in order to promote their autonomy and independence to perform their self-care, in addition to subsidizing Advanced Nursing Practice in the national scenario.