Intentional Self-Care Activities Improve Health Behavior Scores for Nurses: A Qualitative Observational Study
This study identified a positive impact on nursing when the nurses self-selected a wellness activity. Positive changes in energy/fatigue, social functioning, and emotional well-being showed potential for healthcare workers and their well-being. Exploring short-term programs that promote autonomous motivation may provide cost-effective wellness programs. Future work should test for sustainability and long-term impact.
Authors
- Giovanni Kanter
- DaiWai M. Olson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9280-078X)
- Asmiet K. Techan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0720-5228)
- Moez M. I. Bashir
- Marcela Brunken
Institutions
- Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (CA)
- Dallas County (US)
- Institute of Clinical Research (GB)
- College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CA)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000001675
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00