Introduction Nursing models such as the “activities of living model” (Roper et al, 1990) and the “self-care model” (Orem, 1991) were in widespread use in British nursing in the 1980s and 1990s. They ...

Nurses at all levels can benefit from using nursing models, says David Barrett. Models of nursing can help support the delivery of high-quality care. However, they are often considered to be overly ...