Application of Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory to the student nurses of Ateneo de Davao University

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the application of Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory of the student nurses in the levels three and four of the Ateneo de Davao University enrolled in the school year 2010-2011. First, the demographic data of the respondents such as their age, gender, tribal background and year level were distinguished and described. Then, the questionnaire, which was divided into two parts and composed of 30 questions, was formulated by the researchers themselves and was utilized for data gathering. After the Slovin's formula was utilized, 150 respondents out of the total population of 194 student nurses in the level three and 150 respondents out of the total population of 335 student nurses in the level four were chosen randomly through the use of simple random sampling technique specifically the unrestricted type. In analyzing the data, frequency and percentage distribution were utilized in order to answer statement of the problem number one whereas mean was used in order to answer statement of the problem number two. Lastly, T-test and ANOVA were utilized in order to answer statement of the problem number three with a level of significance of 0.05. The findings of the study depicted that majority of the respondents belong to the age bracket of20 years old and below, are females, and are Dabawenyos/Cebuanos. Overall, the application of Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory to the respondents had a ratin of "Very Good". Furthermore, the degree of application of Orem's self-care de?cit nursing and age, gender as well as tubal background didn't have a significant difference. The degree of application of Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory and year level had a significant difference. With the results of the study, certain recommendations were formulated that were focused on the improvement of rendering of nursing care and enhancement of the application of the said theory.