Health promotion in nurses: is there a healthy nurse in the house?

Full Abstract

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.

Author information

Author/s: McElligott, Deborah (D); Siemers, Sarah (S); Thomas, Lily (L); Kohn, Nina (N);

Affiliation: North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA. dmcellig(-atsign-)nshs.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Applied nursing research : ANR (Appl Nurs Res), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 22 (issue 3) : pp 211-5

Dates: Created 2009/07/20; Completed 2009/10/08;

PMID: 19616170, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/8/2009, IMS Date: )

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