Health promotion in nurses: is there a healthy nurse in the house?
The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the health-promoting lifestyle behaviors of acute-care nurses using the Health Promotion Model. Statistical analysis of 149 returned Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II surveys indicates areas of weakness in stress management and physical activity. No significant difference is found between unit, demographic factors, and subscale scores at the p < .01 level, but medical-surgical nurses consistently scored better than the critical-care nurses in health promotion. Findings support the need for the development of holistic nursing interventions to promote self-care in the identified areas. Strategies include educational/experiential classes in holistic nursing; individualized unit-based activities fostering stress management, such as massage, reflexology, and imagery; and development of an employee wellness program.
McElligott
Deborah
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North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA. dmcellig@nshs.edu
Siemers
Sarah
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Thomas
Lily
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Kohn
Nina
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D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003625:Data Collection; D006293:Health Promotion; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016272:Occupational Health; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult