Pub Date : 2014-09-30DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.VOL19NO03MAN02
J. Jackson, R. Fraser, P. Ash
Social media use can have a significant impact on the health of nurses, both at the individual level and in the workplace. There are positive and negative consequences of social media use for nurses, including potential health consequences. This article provides a brief overview of social media and then explores nursing health and social media and risks for nurses. Social media use also extends to healthcare organizations; with implications for consumers of healthcare delivery. A variety of emerging best practices can guide social media use for nurses. The authors also discuss suggestions for using social media carefully, and future directions for research.
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Pub Date : 2014-09-30DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.VOL19NO03MAN05
N. Albert, R. Butler, J. Sorrell
Hospitals often promote healthy lifestyles, but little is known about nurses' actual diet and physical activity. Greater understanding about these lifestyle choices for clinical nurses may improve existing hospital-based programs and/or create desirable services. This article discusses a study that considered diet and physical activity of clinical nurses, using elements of Pender's self-care theory as a conceptual framework. Study methods included a cross-sectional, correlational design and a convenience sample of 278 nurses who worked on units with 24 hours/day and seven days-per-week responsibilities. Participants completed diet and exercise questionnaires about perceptions of attitudes and opinions, barriers, diet benefits/exercise motivators, self-efficacy, and locus of control, and personal and work characteristics. Diet and activity categories were created. Study results demonstrated that over 50% of nurses had moderately healthy diets but were insufficiently active. Healthy diet and physical activity levels were associated with higher self-efficacy, more diet benefits and physical activity motivators, fewer perceived barriers, and confidence in body image. The article discussion and conclusion sections note areas for future research and suggest that focused interventions that address benefits, motivators, and self-efficacy may increase participation in hospital-based programs and enhance healthy lifestyle for hospital-based clinical nurses.
{"title":"Factors Related to Healthy Diet and Physical Activity in Hospital-Based Clinical Nurses.","authors":"N. Albert, R. Butler, J. Sorrell","doi":"10.3912/OJIN.VOL19NO03MAN05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.VOL19NO03MAN05","url":null,"abstract":"Hospitals often promote healthy lifestyles, but little is known about nurses' actual diet and physical activity. Greater understanding about these lifestyle choices for clinical nurses may improve existing hospital-based programs and/or create desirable services. This article discusses a study that considered diet and physical activity of clinical nurses, using elements of Pender's self-care theory as a conceptual framework. Study methods included a cross-sectional, correlational design and a convenience sample of 278 nurses who worked on units with 24 hours/day and seven days-per-week responsibilities. Participants completed diet and exercise questionnaires about perceptions of attitudes and opinions, barriers, diet benefits/exercise motivators, self-efficacy, and locus of control, and personal and work characteristics. Diet and activity categories were created. Study results demonstrated that over 50% of nurses had moderately healthy diets but were insufficiently active. Healthy diet and physical activity levels were associated with higher self-efficacy, more diet benefits and physical activity motivators, fewer perceived barriers, and confidence in body image. The article discussion and conclusion sections note areas for future research and suggest that focused interventions that address benefits, motivators, and self-efficacy may increase participation in hospital-based programs and enhance healthy lifestyle for hospital-based clinical nurses.","PeriodicalId":35614,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Issues in Nursing","volume":"19 3 1","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70292250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-09-30DOI: 10.3912/ojin.vol19no03manos
S. Letvak
Every few years this joke goes around, “Did you hear about the body found alongside the road? They don’t know her name but they know she is a nurse because the back was broken, the ankles were swollen, the nerves were frayed, and the bladder was full.” While most laugh when they hear it, the sad reality is nurses “accept” health problems that come from the physical and emotional demands of the profession, and while caring for others often do not care for themselves. A synthesis of 187 international studies on nurse health conducted by Fronteira and Ferrinho (2011) found that nurses experience more musculoskeletal disorders, are at greater risk of acquiring tuberculosis and blood-borne pathogen infections, and have more occupational allergies than the general public.In one study, hospital-employed bedside nurses were found to have a depression rate of 17% compared to the national rate of only 9% (Letvak, Ruhm & McCoy, 2012).
{"title":"Overview and Summary: Healthy Nurses: Perspectives on Caring for Ourselves.","authors":"S. Letvak","doi":"10.3912/ojin.vol19no03manos","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3912/ojin.vol19no03manos","url":null,"abstract":"Every few years this joke goes around, “Did you hear about the body found alongside the road? They don’t know her name but they know she is a nurse because the back was broken, the ankles were swollen, the nerves were frayed, and the bladder was full.” While most laugh when they hear it, the sad reality is nurses “accept” health problems that come from the physical and emotional demands of the profession, and while caring for others often do not care for themselves. A synthesis of 187 international studies on nurse health conducted by Fronteira and Ferrinho (2011) found that nurses experience more musculoskeletal disorders, are at greater risk of acquiring tuberculosis and blood-borne pathogen infections, and have more occupational allergies than the general public.In one study, hospital-employed bedside nurses were found to have a depression rate of 17% compared to the national rate of only 9% (Letvak, Ruhm & McCoy, 2012).","PeriodicalId":35614,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Issues in Nursing","volume":"62 1","pages":"1 p preceding 1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70292338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-09-30DOI: 10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man04
E. Nahm, J. Warren, E. Friedmann, Jeanine Brown, D. Rouse, Bu Kyung Park, K. W. Quigley
American nurses (3.06 million) are at high risk for being overweight, as the majority are post-menopausal women (93.3% female; mean age 47). Studies have indicated that more than half of all nurses are either overweight or obese. This fact is of concern because nurses often lead major health promotion efforts. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of a novel participant-centered weight management program (PCWM) among nurses. The participant-centered (P-C) theoretical framework used originated from the field of usability engineering (i.e., user-centered design). Study methods included a single group pre-test/post-test design (baseline, eight weeks, three months) and an intervention consisting of face-to-face education sessions, technology-augmented exercise programs, and an eHealth portal. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in body weight, increased fruit and vegetable consumption, and increased exercise at eight weeks. In our discussion of this study, we note that although the intervention effects decreased at three months, these results are promising, considering that the intervention used was not regimented and relied only on nurses' activation of their planned health behaviors. The major limitation of the study was the small sample size recruited from one large community hospital. Further research is needed to improve the sustainability of the program.
{"title":"Implementation of a Participant-Centered Weight Management Program for Older Nurses: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"E. Nahm, J. Warren, E. Friedmann, Jeanine Brown, D. Rouse, Bu Kyung Park, K. W. Quigley","doi":"10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man04","url":null,"abstract":"American nurses (3.06 million) are at high risk for being overweight, as the majority are post-menopausal women (93.3% female; mean age 47). Studies have indicated that more than half of all nurses are either overweight or obese. This fact is of concern because nurses often lead major health promotion efforts. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of a novel participant-centered weight management program (PCWM) among nurses. The participant-centered (P-C) theoretical framework used originated from the field of usability engineering (i.e., user-centered design). Study methods included a single group pre-test/post-test design (baseline, eight weeks, three months) and an intervention consisting of face-to-face education sessions, technology-augmented exercise programs, and an eHealth portal. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in body weight, increased fruit and vegetable consumption, and increased exercise at eight weeks. In our discussion of this study, we note that although the intervention effects decreased at three months, these results are promising, considering that the intervention used was not regimented and relied only on nurses' activation of their planned health behaviors. The major limitation of the study was the small sample size recruited from one large community hospital. Further research is needed to improve the sustainability of the program.","PeriodicalId":35614,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Issues in Nursing","volume":"19 3 1","pages":"4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70292187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pub Date : 2014-09-30DOI: 10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man01
Kathleen A Vertino
Use of effective interpersonal communication strategies by nurses in both personal and professional settings, may reduce stress, promote wellness, and therefore, improve overall quality of life. This article briefly explores the concept of interpersonal communication as it relates to Maslow's hierarchy of human needs; describes personal variables and the interaction of internal and external variables that can impact communication; and discusses possible causes and consequences of ineffective communication. Drawing on both the literature and experiences as a longtime provider of care in the mental health field, the author offers multiple practical strategies, with specific examples of possible responses for effective communication. Recommendations in this article are intended for nurses to consider as they seek healthy communication strategies that may be useful in both their personal and professional lives.
{"title":"Effective Interpersonal Communication: A Practical Guide to Improve Your Life.","authors":"Kathleen A Vertino","doi":"10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man01","url":null,"abstract":"Use of effective interpersonal communication strategies by nurses in both personal and professional settings, may reduce stress, promote wellness, and therefore, improve overall quality of life. This article briefly explores the concept of interpersonal communication as it relates to Maslow's hierarchy of human needs; describes personal variables and the interaction of internal and external variables that can impact communication; and discusses possible causes and consequences of ineffective communication. Drawing on both the literature and experiences as a longtime provider of care in the mental health field, the author offers multiple practical strategies, with specific examples of possible responses for effective communication. Recommendations in this article are intended for nurses to consider as they seek healthy communication strategies that may be useful in both their personal and professional lives.","PeriodicalId":35614,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Issues in Nursing","volume":"19 3 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70291787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-09-30DOI: 10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man07
D. Reed
Nurses care for people each day in many settings such as hospitals, physician offices, schools, and public health facilities. Such positions often require nurses to work variable and long hours, exposing them to the stressors of caring for people who are ill. These stressors can support poor food choices that adversely affect the health and well-being of the nurse. Nurses are also an integral part of providing nutrition related information to patients. As such, patients may be very cognizant of the health habits of their nurses. Eating for good health is one way that nurses can reduce the impact of stressors on the body and positively influence their health, allowing them to better care for patients and themselves. This article reviews two common nutrition related areas of concern to nurses, stressors, inflammation, and nutrition and sleep and eating patterns, that can lead to obesity. Knowledge and attitudes about nutrition education are also discussed briefly. Finally, the article offers a review of nutrition basics for nurses and suggestions to avoid potential food pitfalls common for nurses.
{"title":"Healthy Eating for Healthy Nurses: Nutrition Basics to Promote Health for Nurses and Patients.","authors":"D. Reed","doi":"10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3912/ojin.vol19no03man07","url":null,"abstract":"Nurses care for people each day in many settings such as hospitals, physician offices, schools, and public health facilities. Such positions often require nurses to work variable and long hours, exposing them to the stressors of caring for people who are ill. These stressors can support poor food choices that adversely affect the health and well-being of the nurse. Nurses are also an integral part of providing nutrition related information to patients. As such, patients may be very cognizant of the health habits of their nurses. Eating for good health is one way that nurses can reduce the impact of stressors on the body and positively influence their health, allowing them to better care for patients and themselves. This article reviews two common nutrition related areas of concern to nurses, stressors, inflammation, and nutrition and sleep and eating patterns, that can lead to obesity. Knowledge and attitudes about nutrition education are also discussed briefly. Finally, the article offers a review of nutrition basics for nurses and suggestions to avoid potential food pitfalls common for nurses.","PeriodicalId":35614,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Issues in Nursing","volume":"19 3 1","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70292282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-08-18DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.VOL19NO03PPT02
Joanne Gard Marshall, J. Morgan, M. Klem, Cheryl A. Thompson, Amber L. Wells
Libraries are a primary resource for evidence-based practice. This study, using a critical incident survey administered to 6,788 nurses at 118 hospitals, sought to explore the influence of nurses' use of library resources on both nursing and patient outcomes. In this article, the authors describe the background events motivating this study, the survey methods used, and the study results. They also discuss their findings, noting that use of library resources showed consistently positive relationships with changing advice given to patients, handling patient care differently, avoiding adverse events, and saving time. The authors discuss the study limitations and conclude that the availability and use of library and information resources and services had a positive impact on nursing and patient outcomes, and that nurse managers play an important role both by encouraging nurses to use evidence-based library resources and services and by supporting the availability of these resources in healthcare settings.
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Pub Date : 2014-08-17DOI: 10.3912/ojin.vol19no03legcol01
Angela Clark
People who weren't familiar with the opioid overdose epidemic were shocked by the tragic death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Many of my friends and co-workers (who know I work with clients suffering from opioid dependence) asked me what I thought of his death. I took this opportunity to explain to them that Mr. Hoffman's death was in no way a solitary event. Drug poisoning (overdose) has now surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of accidental-injury death in the United States (US); approximately 41 people die every day of a drug overdose involving prescription painkillers (CPC, 2012; Paulozzi, 2012). In the state of Ohio, approximately five people per day fall victim to fatal, opioid-related overdoses; and in my county in Ohio, we lose an average of one person every other day (lOhilQ-D£p..artm.eii.Lo.f"u.ealth."-2Q.13).Opioid overdoses affect individuals, families, friends, and communities. The societal costs of opioid overdoses exceed 20 billion dollars annually; everyone is affected in some capacity (Inocencio, Carroll, Read, & Holdfored, 2013). Nurses have a social responsibility for the holistic welfare of all individuals. Given the widespread and multifaceted reach of care delivery, nurses are uniquely positioned to combat the opioid overdose epidemic on many fronts. This column will discuss how nurses are well positioned both to address the opioid epidemic and support the use of naloxone to reverse opioid-related overdoses and also to promote legislation to increase access to naloxone and decrease fatal opioid overdoses.Nurses are encouraged to become active in the prevention of opioid-related overdoses and to incorporate overdose prevention into their daily practice. Both prescription and illicit opioids, including heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and fentanyl, contribute to the fatal opioid overdose epidemic. When someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, a potentially fatal cyanotic cascade of events ensues: breathing slows, oxygen levels in the blood decrease, and oxygenation to vital organs decreases. Within minutes unconsciousness, brain damage, coma, and death may follow (Harm Reduction Coalition, 2013V Respiratory depression is the hallmark symptom of an opioid overdose. Overdoses, in which a person has not ingested opioids, cause respiratory depression infrequently. Opioid overdoses are rarely immediate; and there is usually of window of time to intervene. Naloxone hydrochloride, brand name Narcan®, is a Food and Drug Administration-approved medication which, if administered in time, has the potential to effectually reverse opioid overdoses, allowing victims to receive the treatment they need (Boyer, 2012).In 1996, community-based opioid overdose prevention programs (OOPPs) began distributing naloxone to individuals who are at high risk for witnessing an opioid overdose. Naloxone distribution has now reached over 50,000 individuals; over 10,000 overdose reversals have been
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Pub Date : 2014-07-31DOI: 10.3912/ojin.vol19no03ppt01
R. Donley, M. Flaherty, Eileen Sarsfield, Agnes Burkhard, S. O’Brien, Kelley M Anderson
Advanced practice nurses have increased in number and public acceptance. Students preparing for these roles require quality clinical education so they are prepared to assume collaborative roles in healthcare settings. Although graduate clinical preceptors have a vitally important role in the clinical education and professional socialization of advanced practice students, there is a paucity of evidence about factors that influence their role commitment. In this article, the authors review the literature related to graduate-level, clinical-preceptor experiences; describe their study of 91 graduate clinical preceptors that identified factors influencing graduate clinical preceptors' role commitment; report and discuss their findings; as well as the limitations of this study. They conclude that the graduate clinical preceptor role needs to be more visible and better integrated into schools of nursing and healthcare organizational structures, and identify the need for intra-professional collaboration among nursing faculty, administrators, and clinicians to facilitate the recruitment, cultivation, and retention of graduate clinical preceptors.
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