Self-care theoretical model: critical a reflexive analisys of the aplication in a high-risk pregnant`s care

Abstract

This is an explanatory study which has as objective to make a critical reflection of the self-care deficit theory, using a model of theory analysis. It also aims to analyze this theory application in an empirical study. The collected data made evident the self-care deficit theory accessibility in an empirical way; and its easy applicability permitted the acquisition of projected results; the nursing/patient relationship was oriented to the development of the patient’s self-care agent; and that theoretical approach facilitated the identification of the nursing diagnosis based on the identified self-care deficits.