Introduction:

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is the medical procedure in which waste and excess fluid are eliminated in the blood, this therapy involves active self-care work by the patient at home, prior nursing training promoting adherence to treatment.

Objective:

to describe the relationship of care carried out by the peritoneal dialysis nurse of a renal unit based on established guidelines and protocols, with the theory of Self-care (systems theory) of Dorotea Orem.

Materials and methods:

to carry out this study, a descriptive research design with a qualitative approach was applied, six nurses who worked in a peritoneal dialysis program participated, in addition, bibliographies were consulted and thus relate the situation with the models and theories in nursing.

Results:

The nursing staff planned the training of the patient creating educational strategies that favored self-care according to the Dorotea Orem model.

Conclusions:

Considering the theoretical concepts of Dorotea Orem, applied in the nursing care in the Peritoneal Dialysis patient, optimal results were achieved in the development of the patient's therapy, strengthening the capacity for self-care, developing skills and knowledge that allow adhere to the nursing recommendations given in the training.

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