Dorothea E. Orem Self-Care Deficit Theory of NursingNameCourse NameInstructorNameOrem developed her theory in the 1950’s when most nursing concepts drew from psychology, sociology, and medicine. This theory is in three-fold comprising self-care, self-care deficit, and nursing systems. In the theory of self-care, adults learn and act intentionally to ensure their survival, well-being, and good quality life. In the self-care deficit theory, the importance of nursing is highlighted because humans have limitations to performing self-care. In the nursing systems theory, the nurses use the nursing process to meet the healthcare needs of individuals as well as developing their capabilities in self-care (Taylor