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Recommendations to facilitate self-care practices among professional nurses
George J Nkabinde-Thamae1, Charlene Downing
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg. johannes.thamae@ekurhuleni.gov.za.
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|December 17, 2025
Summary
Professional nurses urgently need guidance on self-care practices to sustain well-being amidst career challenges. This study offers actionable recommendations to empower nurses in adopting self-care as a lifestyle for improved personal and professional health.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professional Well-being
- Self-Care Practices
Background:
- Nursing is a caring profession focused on patient health.
- Nurses face continuous changes and challenges.
- Limited guidance exists for nurses' self-care practices and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe recommendations for empowering professional nurses in practicing self-care.
- To facilitate the adoption of self-care as a lifestyle for nurses.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, explorative, descriptive, and contextual research design.
- Purposive sampling of 10 professional nurses.
- Unstructured individual interviews analyzed using Colaizzi's method.
Main Results:
- Identified an urgent need for professional nurses to break free from neglecting self-care.
- Explored the cycle of deprivation associated with not practicing self-care.
Conclusions:
- Sustainable recommendations are crucial for empowering nurses in self-care.
- This study provides clear, cost-effective recommendations for nurses' self-care practices.
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