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Deborah McElligott1, Joanne Turnier2
1Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine, Katz Institute for Women's Health, Northwell Health, Roslyn, NY, USA; International Nurse Coach Association, North Miami, FL, USA; Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Uniondale, NY, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|August 11, 2020
Summary
Critical care nurses face burnout and well-being challenges. The Integrative Health and Wellness Assessment (IHWA) and coaching can empower nurses to develop sustainable self-care strategies for improved health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Integrative Health
- Wellness Coaching
Background:
- Critical care nurses experience high stress, impacting burnout, retention, and patient outcomes.
- Prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles and chronic diseases in the general population is reflected within the nursing profession.
- Nursing theories and tools support integrative approaches to enhance nurse well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of the Integrative Health and Wellness Assessment (IHWA) in promoting self-care among critical care nurses.
- To discuss a coaching process that utilizes the IHWA to facilitate nurse self-development and sustainable self-care practices.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the Integrative Health and Wellness Assessment (IHWA) as a tool for self-assessment.
- Employing coaching techniques to guide nurses through self-reflection and self-evaluation.
- Focusing on the implementation of sustainable self-care strategies.
Main Results:
- Nurses can leverage the IHWA and coaching for enhanced self-awareness.
- The process supports the development of personalized and sustainable self-care plans.
- Potential for improved nurse well-being and reduced burnout.
Conclusions:
- The IHWA, combined with coaching, offers a structured approach for critical care nurses to implement effective self-care.
- Promoting self-care is crucial for nurse retention, quality outcomes, and overall well-being in critical care settings.
- Integrative health strategies are vital for supporting the demanding needs of critical care nursing professionals.
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