Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of continuous care based on Orem theory in patients with chronic gastritis. Methods A total of 84 patients with chronic gastritis admitted to Laiyang Central Hospital from May 2021 to May 2024 were selected and divided into routine group and Orem theoretical group by random number table method, with 42 cases.The routine group was given routine continuity nursing intervention,and the Orem theory group was given continuity nursing based on Orem theory.The scores of Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC),Exercise of Self-care Ability Scale(ESCA) and Quality of Life Measurement Brief Table (QOL-BREF)were compared between the two groups before intervention and 3 months after intervention. Results After 3 months of intervention,the CD-RISC score of the Orem theory group was higher than that of the conventional group, and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The ESCA score of Orem theory group was higher than that of the conventional group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The QOL-BREF score of Orem theory group was higher than that of the conventional group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion Continuous nursing based on Orem theory for patients with chronic gastritis can help improve their psychological resilience, optimize their self-care ability, and improve their quality of life, which has a high application advantage.

Key words: orem theory, continuous care, chronic gastritis, mental resilience, self-care ability