Attention and restoration in Post-RN students.
BACKGROUND
The impact of a restorative intervention using the natural environment on capacity to direct attention and issues that contribute to attention fatigue for diploma-prepared nursing students (Post-RN students) enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program was examined.


METHODS
This study used a quasi-experimental comparison group design. Subjective (Attentional Functional Index) and objective (Finding A's Test and Symbol Digits Modalities Test) measures were employed.


RESULTS
Thirty-two students at two universities participated. Results of the split-plot analysis revealed a within-subject effect on the Attentional Functional Index (p < .05), a significant within-subject effect on the Finding A's Test (p < .05), and a significant within- and between-subject effect on the Symbol Digits Modalities Test (p < .05).


CONCLUSIONS
Recognizing and managing attention fatigue throughout the school year may enhance Post-RN students' abilities to direct attention and contribute to an enhanced academic experience.
Sanders
Christina M
CM
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario School of Nursing, London, Ontario, Canada.
Yankou
Dawn
D
Andrusyszyn
Mary-Anne
MA
D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001288:Attention; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005222:Mental Fatigue / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009864:Ontario; D012063:Relaxation