Care-of-Self in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Pilot Study.
Poor management of care-of-self behaviors can contribute to job dissatisfaction, burnout, and attrition in nurses. This pilot study, designed to explore self-care among nursing students, was used to examine feasibility for a future long-term study. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The data suggest a downward trend of care-of-self behaviors as students assume more responsibility for care of others. Findings substantiate the need for development and implementation of care-of-self-promoting interventions in order to increase lifelong health-promoting behaviors.
Pamela F
PF
Ashcraft
Susan L
SL
Gatto
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology*; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult