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Revista Portuguesa de Enfermagem de Reabilitação

Print version ISSN 2184-965XOn-line version ISSN 2184-3023

Abstract

TEIXEIRA, Filipe et al. Predictive Indicators of Self-Care - Systematic Literature Review. RPER [online]. 2023, vol.6, n.2, e324. ISSN 2184-965X.  https://doi.org/10.33194/rper.2023.324.

Introduction:

Self-care is recognized as a crucial concept for nursing care, specifically for rehabilitation nursing. The major goals of this systematic literature review were to identify the predictive indicators of self-care ability in adults, as well as to identify the methods to assess self-care ability in adults.

Methodology:

It was developed a systematic and precise process method. Then we searched databases that were integrated into the EBSCO Host platform. We accepted studies that were published in academic journals between September 1, 2011, and September 30, 2021. This review includes a total of seven studies.

Results:

After further research, it was identified three classes of predictive indicators of self-care ability: Personal, Organizational, and Social. Also noteworthy is the identification of the validity of the use of 2 self-care capacity assessment instruments: Self-care Ability Scale for Elderly, and Appraisal of Self-care Agency Scale.

Discussion:

Through the evaluation of these indicators, it is possible to outline strategies to enhance the facilitating factors of self-care and to remove, minimize, or overcome the identified barriers, to maximize the person's functionality and develop their capacity for self-care.

Conclusion:

It was inferred that, when measuring a patient's self-care abilities, the nurse should consider these three classes and valid assessment instruments. Complementary studies are suggested to validate the three classes of indicators.

Keywords : Adult; Self-Care; Nurse; Indicators.

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