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Factors that influence practice nurses to promote physical activity
N McDowell1, J McKenna, P J Naylor
1School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, University of the West of England, Bristol.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|January 16, 1998
Summary
Practice nurses who exercise regularly and follow up patients are more likely to promote physical activity. Personal behavior and patient factors influence nurses
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Practice
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Physical activity promotion is a key role for practice nurses.
- Understanding factors influencing this role is crucial for effective health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing practice nurses' promotion of physical activity.
- To explore patient, provider, and practice-level influences.
- To assess promotion behavior using the stages of change model.
Main Methods:
- A 1994 postal questionnaire survey of practice nurses in Avon, UK.
- Investigated patient, provider, and practice factors.
- Utilized the stages of change model to measure promotion levels.
Main Results:
- An 80.9% response rate was achieved.
- Over 80% of nurses reported promoting physical activity.
- Nurses who exercised regularly and followed up patients more actively promoted physical activity.
Conclusions:
- Practice nurses' personal activity levels and patient follow-up behaviors are linked to physical activity promotion.
- Further research is needed on the quality and content of delivery for effective strategies.