A preliminary study of a healthy-lifestyle-promoting program for nursing students in Taiwan.
This pilot study evaluated the effects of a healthy-lifestyle-promoting program, taught as part of an undergraduate community health nursing course, on the physical fitness and health choices of 42 Taiwanese nursing students. A convenience sample provided quantitative indexes of physical fitness and lifestyle before and after the course. Qualitative data, in the form of student diaries, were also analyzed. The findings indicated a positive change in physical fitness, exercise, and nutrition as a result of the program. Including lifestyle programs in nursing education may help promote the long-term health of future nurses who will serve as positive patient role models.
Yeh
Lily
L
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan. lilyyeh@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Chen
Ching-Huey
CH
Wang
Chih-Jen
CJ
Wen
Miin-Jye
MJ
Fetzer
Susan J
SJ
D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000193:education*; D004032:Diet; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010809:Physical Fitness; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan