title: Self-care and yoga-academic-practice collaboration for occupational health.
abstract: High rates of stress and burnout among nurses and other health care providers justify the exploration of innovative interventions designed to reduce stress and promote self-care among this population. A growing body of evidence supports the physical and psychosocial benefits of yoga and suggests the potential for yoga to support self-care and reduce stress among health care providers. This article describes the formation of an academic-practice collaboration to use yoga as a model for occupational health and wellness among nurses employed at a tax-supported urban health system. In addition, recommendations for program sustainability over time are discussed.
authors: Gina
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authors: Alexander
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing; D012648:Self Care; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015013:Yoga