Türk Diyabet Hemşireliği Dergisi, cilt.1, sa.2, ss.1-4, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
The course of chronic diseases in adolescents; It varies according to the adolescent, family, illness, social environment and medical care, and makes it easier or difficult for the adolescent to adapt to the disease. The usage of the nursing theory and models in nursing care process offers a conceptual framework to this area forming a basis and guiding. The theory and the models contribute to the development and professionalization of the profession of nursing. Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory is one of the most frequently used theory in the practice of nursing. According to Orem, nurses should bring the individual to a level where they can meet their needs in case of lack of self-care. The adolescent with a type 1 diabetes are in need of supportive and educational nursing approaches and guidance according to Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory. In this review, the nursing care of a patient with type 1 diabetes is studied according to Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory.