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Inclusion of physical activity in nurse practitioner programs: A national perspective
Ashley Falcon1, Amber Vermeesch2, Mark Stoutenberg3
1School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
|March 21, 2022
Summary
Most primary care nurse practitioner (NP) programs offer inadequate physical activity (PA) training, potentially limiting their ability to promote patient health and prevent disease. Enhancing PA education is crucial for future NPs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Physical activity (PA) is vital for disease prevention and management.
- Primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) are key in promoting patient activity.
- Current PA training for NPs is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the extent and nature of PA training in US primary care NP programs.
- To identify barriers and future plans for PA education in NP curricula.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving website review of 1,067 NP programs.
- Online survey of program leaders from 200 institutions.
Main Results:
- Only 0.6% of websites mentioned PA-specific keywords.
- 45% of surveyed programs reported no PA training.
- Most PA training focused on aerobic and strength activities, with limited perceived preparedness for patient counseling.
Conclusions:
- Primary care NP programs largely lack sufficient PA training.
- Inadequate training may impede NPs' role in health promotion.
- Improved PA education is essential for NPs to effectively guide patients in adopting physical activity.
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