The effect of Orem's self-care model-based training on self-care agency in diabetic patients

Self-care is a core element of health and the treatment of patients with chronic diseases، including diabetes. The use of nursing theories and models are recommended for the promotion of patients'' self-care agency. The present study was conducted to determine the effect of Orem''s self-care model training on self-care agency among diabetic patients. The present quasi-experimental study was carried out on 20 diabetic patients in the Endocrinology Department of Imam Reza Hospital of Tabriz. Data collection was conducted using a checklist for the evaluation of self-care agency. Based on the checklist، the patients'' information in five main domains (diet، physical activity، blood sugar levels، medication therapy and diabetic foot care) was scored based on a 10-point Likert scale. The necessary training was then conducted according to the patient''s conditions using Orem''s self-care model. The patient’s information was evaluated once again through the checklist and the pre and post intervention results were co mpared. The results showed that the mean score of self-care agency in each of the five domains، including diet (P=0. 04)، physical activity (P=0. 000)، blood sugar levels (P=0. 003)، medication therapy (P=0. 001) and diabetic foot care (P=0. 01) increased significantly after Orem''s self-care model-based training. Given the positive effects of Orem''s self-care model-based training، the use of this model is recommended as an addition to other interventions.