Description
Nursing Theory: Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
*Include a discussion of whether/how the theory appears to be accurate/valid (based on empirical testing of the theory as discussed above). Discuss the generalizability of the theory. Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the theory. Discuss whether/how the theory is congruent with current nursing standards and current nursing interventions or therapeutics. Explain whether/how the theory is relevant socially and cross-culturally. Describe how the theory might contribute to the discipline of nursing.
*The paper will be written using APA standards. The paper will include a title page (using specified format), 2-3 pages of text, and a reference list. It will be double-spaced, written in 12-point Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins. Professional and orderly presentation of ideas (precision, clarity, format, headings, grammar, spelling, & punctuation) with appropriate citation of sources in text and reference list is required. Up to 0.5 points will be deducted for each type of grammar, spelling, punctuation, or format error.
*Secondary sources such as, textbooks, literature reviews, systemic reviews and concept analyses are NOT to be used. Only primary sources and empirical research articles are to be used for this assignment.
RUBRIC BREAKDOWN
-Brief discussion of whether/how the theory appears to be accurate/valid (based on empirical testing of theory) (15 pts)
-Brief discussion of generalizability of the theory (15 pts)
-Summary of strengths and weaknesses of the theory; with a minimum of 2 each (15 pts)
-Brief discussion of whether/how the theory is congruent with current nursing standards and current nursing interventions or therapeutics (15 pts)
-APA Style & Format (10 pts) Style includes: Professional and orderly presentation of ideas (precision and clarity). Grammar, spelling and punctuation. Minimal use of direct quotes (1-2 max.) Format includes: Proper use of title page (using specified format), spacing, font, margins, and headings. Appropriate citation of sources in text and reference list. Up to 0.5 points will be deducted for each type of grammar, spelling, punctuation, or format error. Up to two points will be deducted for poor headings /insufficient headings/formatting
-Brief explanation of whether/how the theory is relevant socially and cross-culturally (15 pts)
-Brief description of how the theory might contribute to the discipline of nursing (15 pts)