ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE THEORIES OF VYGOTSKY AND DOROTHEA OREM IN THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH EDUCATION BY NURSES: DOCUMENTAL STUDY

Abstract

Introduction: Health Education is a teaching-learning process that aims at the mastery and appropriation of topics related to health and well-being by the community, promoting greater autonomy and involvement of individuals in their own care. This approach is fundamental to improving health indicators, including disease prevention and health promotion strategies through educational practices aimed at society, which must be incorporated in the most diverse social scenarios. Objective: To discuss the contributions of the integration between the theories of Vygotsky and Dorothea Orem for the professional role of nurses as health educators. Methodology: This is documentary research that used videos, reports and digital magazines as sources to extract information. Results: By integrating both theories, nurses can promote health by empowering patients to take responsibility for their own well-being and actively participate in their care process. Vygotsky and Orem offered complementary perspectives on health education. Vygotsky emphasized the importance of dialogue and social interaction in cognitive development, while Orem focused on self-care and the autonomy of individuals. Conclusions: The ideals defended by the aforementioned theorists can inform educational practices that promote health, encouraging active participation and responsibility patients by preaching that learning is the best way to achieve autonomy in managing their own health and quality of life.