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Coping with a heightened level of stress
The Journal of Practical Nursing
|February 16, 2002
Summary
Nurses must prioritize their well-being by managing stress through lifestyle changes. Implementing strategies like exercise, nutrition, sleep, and positive mindset enhances nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Health
- Occupational Wellness
- Stress Management
Background:
- Nurses face significant occupational stressors.
- Self-care is crucial for maintaining nursing workforce health and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize nurses' responsibility for their own health.
- To highlight the importance of stress knowledge for intervention.
- To promote lifestyle changes for improved nurse well-being.
Main Methods:
- Focus on identifying and addressing energy drains.
- Incorporate lifestyle modifications such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
- Encourage cultivation of a positive attitude and spiritual/emotional contentedness.
Main Results:
- Increased repertoire of stress intervention possibilities.
- Enhanced day-to-day vigor and overall health through self-refueling.
- Improved capacity to manage occupational demands.
Conclusions:
- Nurses' self-health is paramount.
- Knowledge of stress empowers nurses with intervention strategies.
- Holistic lifestyle changes are essential for sustained nurse vitality and health.