[Promoting good health: the role and influence of nursing on Taiwan competitiveness].
Nurses understand that protecting the health of the general public represents one of their core responsibilities. In recent years, health promotion policies and strategies have been treated as critical components in overall efforts to enhance the holistic health of the nation. This study investigated the roles and influences of nurses in health promotion. Our paper introduces the history of health promotion, studies on improvements in healthy behavior attributable to evidence-based health promotion activities, and the roles and influences of nurses in health promotion. The authors hope this study can help confirm the critical role played by nurses in making health promotion activities effective in improving the overall health of the nation. Also, study results can help nurses self-check themselves to confirm whether they are maximizing their own potential as role models for healthy behavior. Does a healthy image exist for nursing professionals in Taiwan? Let us remind each other of this important objective and work together to "do what we say and say what we do" in health promotion.
Chen
Mei-Yen
MY
Department of Nursing, Graduate Institute of Nursing, Chang Gung Institute of Technology.
Chou
Chuan Chiang
CC
D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013624:Taiwan