Self care ability of women with diabetes who suffered from peripheral neuropathy and its related needs based on Orem’s self-care model

Abstract

Background and Objective: Diabetes is associated with many complications that one of these complications is neuropathy. This disease is more common in women. In cases of self-care deficit and not meeting its related needs, the disease can lead to complications and even death. This study was done to determine the self care ability of diabetes women with peripheral neuropathy and its related need based on Orem self care model.