What is the relevance of Orem’s model to restorative care?
Orem’s Self-Care model is consistent with the philosophy of restorative nursing care, with its emphasis on self-care and the independence of the client. How does the nursing process in restorative nursing differ from the nursing process in other specialties? The nursing process in restorative nursing is different from the nursing process in other specialties because (1) the nursing process lasts longer in restorative care, often for months or years; (2) comorbidities may complicate or slow progress; (3) goals must be defined in small steps to show progress; and (4) reevaluation is extremely important to keep the care plan relevant to client needs.
