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Ciezar Andersen S, Campbell T, White D, King-Shier K. An Intervention to Improve Mental and Physical Health of Undergraduate Nursing Students. Can J Nurs Res 2024; 56:317-328. [PMID: 38706094 DOI: 10.1177/08445621241248308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nursing students experience poorer mental and physical health relative to students in other health-related disciplines and young adults of similar age outside post-secondary school. Compromised mental and physical health has numerous negative impacts on nursing students and can result in burnout and development of chronic diseases. PURPOSE To determine whether an asynchronous online yoga intervention would improve mental and physical health of students. METHODS An asynchronous online 6-week yoga intervention was carried out between January and December 2021, using a pre/post design. Participants' symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and self-compassion were assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale and Self-Compassion Scale and core endurance was assessed using the Mackenzie Core Endurance Test prior to commencement and at the conclusion of the program. RESULTS Of 114 participants, 68 completed the online program and pre and post measures showed that the mean depression, anxiety, stress, self-compassion and core endurance scores improved significantly (p<0.001) between baseline and study completion. CONCLUSION A six-week virtual yoga program significantly improved mental and physical health of undergraduate nursing students. Targeted modifications to the yoga program might enhance participant retention.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Behera P, G R, Majumdar A, Verma M, Kumarasamy AP, Mishra N. Musculoskeletal pain affecting undergraduate nursing students: A cross sectional study on the prevalence and the associated factors. J Prof Nurs 2023; 49:135-144. [PMID: 38042547 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal pain conditions (MSP) affect not only professional nurses but nursing students too. Long standing pain conditions affecting young individuals in their productive years can impact their work efficiency and can have economic impacts. Effective interventions to decrease the effect of MSP conditions are essential for a healthy professional nursing force which form the backbone of the healthcare system. PURPOSE We conducted this study with an aim to estimate the prevalence and patterns of MSP conditions in undergraduate nursing students. Additionally, we attempted to evaluate the associated factors and identify the predictors of MSP conditions in them. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted using a web-based electronic questionnaire on nursing students at a tertiary level teaching hospital. The questionnaire prepared on Kobo Toolbox was circulated among the students of each class by their class representative using WhatsApp and e-mail. Two reminders were sent at 24-hour intervals. The data were analysed to identify the prevalence of MSP and evaluate the probable associated factors. RESULTS One hundred and seventy-nine out of 255 (70.2 %) participants responded and 173 consented for participation. Around 53.2 % participants had suffered from MSP in the past year. A total of 43.9 % of the participants had previously suffered from musculoskeletal pain even earlier than the past one-year in question. Those in their 2nd academic year had higher odds of suffering from MSP. Factors related to self-study after the formal teachings at the school/ college of nursing like the place, duration, and posture, and the pattern of usage of electronic devices like smartphones and laptop computers had no significant association with the MSP conditions. Lack of physical exercise, attending clinical placements, and the factors related to such placements like duration and frequency of placements, and the duration of breaks during any placement were noted to have an influence on MSP. CONCLUSION More than 50 % students reported to be affected by MSP over a year. Association with factors like inadequate physical activity, and strenuous clinical placements identified in this study indicate that modifications in the nursing curriculum are required. Encouraging physical activity on one hand, while minimising exhaustive, and taxing clinical placements might be the way forward for improving the musculoskeletal health of aspiring nurses.
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- Prateek Behera
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, India
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, India
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, India.
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- College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, India
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- College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India
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Zhang J, Li Q, Zhang J, Zhao X, Jiang M, Huang X, Liu D, Yan Y, Li X, Chen J, Ma ZF, Zhang X, Ming WK, Wong TH, Yan G, Wu Y. Chinese university students' preferences for physical activity incentive programs: a discrete choice experiment. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1281740. [PMID: 38026342 PMCID: PMC10646335 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1281740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aims to explore and compare Chinese university students' preferences for various physical activity motivation programs. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in China from February 25 to March 25, 2022. Participants anonymously completed an online questionnaire based on a DCE. A total of 1,358 university students participated in the survey. The conditional logit model (CLM), willingness to accept (WTA), and propensity score matching (PSM) were used to assess college students' preferences for different attributes and levels of physical activity incentive programs. Results Respondents identified the number of bonus, exercise time, and academic rewards as the three most significant attributes of the athletic incentive program. The importance of each attribute varied based on individual characteristics such as gender and BMI. In CLM, college students displayed a preference for a "¥4" bonus amount (OR: 2.04, 95% CI 1.95-2.13), "20 min" of exercise time (OR: 1.85, 95% CI 1.79-1.92), and "bonus points for comprehensive test scores" as academic rewards (OR: 1.33, 95% CI 1.28-1.37). According to the WTA results, college students were willing to accept the highest cost to obtain academic rewards tied to composite test scores. Conclusion The number of bonus, exercise time, and academic rewards emerge as the three most crucial attributes of physical activity incentive programs. Furthermore, college students with different characteristics exhibit heterogeneity in their preferences for such programs. These findings can guide the development of programs and policies aimed at motivating college students to engage in physical activities.
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- Jingbo Zhang
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Public Affairs, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, China
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- International School of Public Health and One Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Humanities, Arts and Media, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, College of Health, Science and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Harrity R, Semakula R, Dehom S, D’Errico E, Roberts L. Preserving the Bedside Nurse: Grip Strength and Orthopedic Problems Among Nurses and Nursing Students. Workplace Health Saf 2022; 71:276-281. [DOI: 10.1177/21650799221135591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background: Bedside nurses and nursing students are at increased risk of musculoskeletal injury due to the physicality and complexity of their work. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between grip strength and orthopedic injuries or pain among nurses and nursing students. Methods: A cross-sectional study of nursing staff and nursing students at a health sciences university was conducted. The survey consisted of work-related demographics, exercise habits, and validated scales. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to collect information on musculoskeletal problems. Anthropomorphic measures included height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and grip strength. Logistic regression was performed. Findings: Participants with grip strength at or above the national average had significantly lower odds of self-reported orthopedic problems, B = 0.86, OR = 2.35, p =.01, indicating participants with grip strength at or above national average were 135% less likely to report orthopedic problems compared to participants with grip strength below the national average. Conclusion/Application to Practice: Healthcare workers in direct patient care who have lower grip strength may be at increased risk for injuries. Nursing staff and students with below average grip strength were more likely to experience orthopedic problems. Increased muscle mass and grip strength are known to effectively reduce the risk of upper extremity injuries. Nurse leaders may benefit from promoting grip strengthening activities among employees to prevent workplace injuries. Further research is needed to understand the biophysiological mechanisms, confirm the findings of this study and evaluate effective interventions.
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Physical Activity Habits of Latvian Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. NURSING REPORTS 2022; 12:922-932. [PMID: 36548162 PMCID: PMC9781443 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep12040089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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It is important to integrate knowledge about the need for physical activities (PA) in the prevention and care of human health in nursing study programs so that nurses can promote PA among their patients. This study aims to evaluate the PA habits of Latvian nursing students. Participants were students of three universities in Latvia who were enrolled in a four-year bachelor study program, "Nursing", with a total of 341 after the data cleaning (population size n = 1554). The questionnaire contained questions about sociodemographic variables derived from the survey of the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of Latvia "Health Behaviour among Latvian Adult Population", habits of PA, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. The data were collected between September and November 2021. Both descriptive and inferential statistics (difference between groups, correlation, and association tests) were calculated to analyse the data. Of the study population, 39% did not reach the minimum WHO-recommended PA. Increased PA level in the later study years is related to more frequent engagement in work and fewer table activities in the curriculum study process, but the higher intensity and total PA could be related to the specifics of nurse and nurse assistant work, which could be especially intense due to the overloaded health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cao W, Hu L, He Y, Yang P, Li X, Cao S. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Hospital Midwives in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China and Associations with Job Stress and Working Conditions. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:3675-3686. [PMID: 34512055 PMCID: PMC8423493 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s299113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Midwives have a high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), which are the leading cause of pain and disability. However, the association between job stress and WMSDs among midwives has not been studied. The aim of this project was to specifically describe relationships between the job stress and WMSDs among a sample of hospital midwives in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among a sample of 769 eligible midwives in the city of Chenzhou in Hunan Province, China from May 2018 to January 2019. All participants completed a questionnaire regarding the presence and severity of different pain symptoms and job stress assessed by the Korean occupational stress scale. Results A total of 597 participants responded (77.6%), and 491 (82.2%) reported that they had experienced WMSDs at some time over a 12-month period. The most common pain site was low back (72.7%), followed by the neck (52.8%) and shoulders (42.7%). We revealed that various aspects of job stress were associated with WMSDs in the current study, namely “Owing to my workload, I always feel time pressure” (OR, 2.05; 95% CI: 1.28–3.28), “My job has become increasingly overbearing” (OR, 2.34; 95% CI: 1.46–3.77), “My work requires long lasting concentration” (OR, 3.50; 95% CI: 2.13–5.74), “I have to do various jobs simultaneously”, (OR, 3.15; 95% CI: 1.93–5.14)), “My work requires creativity” (OR, 2.15; 95% CI: 1.31–3.54), “My work requires a high level of skill or knowledge” (OR, 2.83; 95% CI: 1.67–4.80), “My supervisor is helpful in getting the job done” (OR, 0.53; 95% CI: 0.33–0.84), “I have someone who understands my difficulties at work” (OR, 0.53; 95% CI: 0.34–0.85), “Undesirable changes (ie, downsizing) will come to my job” (OR, 3.28; 95% CI: 2.01–5.77), “My company provides me with sufficient organizational support” (OR, 0.47; 95% CI: 0.29–0.74), “Departments cooperate each other without conflicts” (OR, 0.50; 95% CI: 0.32–0.80), “I am provided with the opportunity to develop my capacity” (OR, 0.57; 95% CI: 0.36–0.91) and “My company climate is authoritative and hierarchical” (OR: 3.21; 95% CI: 1.97-5.23). Conclusion Overall, this study suggests that job stress has an important influence on WMSDs among a sample of hospital midwives in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China. Given the multifaceted nature of identified risk, a comprehensive approach to reduce this risk is clearly required and a job stress management program will be essential.
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- Wenjing Cao
- Nursing School of Xiang Nan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health of Xiang Nan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Rehabilitation School of Xiang Nan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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Ou YK, Liu Y, Chang YP, Lee BO. Relationship between Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Performance of Nursing Staff: A Comparison of Hospital Nursing Departments. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18137085. [PMID: 34281022 PMCID: PMC8297183 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18137085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This study aimed to explore the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and the work performance of nursing staff. This cross-sectional study used the Checklist for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), and the Work Ability Index to survey the prevalence of MSDs, as well as to determine the impact of MSDs on 117 nursing staff working in an emergency department, an intensive care unit, and general wards. The findings indicate that the nursing staff were exposed to a workplace environment with a high risk of MSDs. Nursing staff in the emergency department were at a particularly high risk of MSDs in their upper and lower limbs, while those working in the intensive care unit had a particularly high risk of injuries caused by manual material handling. Analyzing the relationship between MSD risk factors and NMQ scores showed a 6 times, 3.25 times, and 2.28 times increase in MSD conditions with a high workload compared to a low workload in the hand and wrist, the lower back or waist, and the knee, respectively. Medium and high workloads were found to increase the risk of MSD, which in turn affected the work ability of the nurses.
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- Yang-Kun Ou
- Department of Creative Product Design, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 710301, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Research, School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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- School of Nursing, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, New York, NY 14214-3079, USA;
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- Department of Medical Research, School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-7-3121101 (ext. 2625)
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BACKGROUND Cultivating healthy lifestyle beliefs (HLBs) can result in positive health outcomes for students during their nursing program. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of short wellness interventions (microlearning) in nursing courses on reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing HLB. METHODS Microlearning wellness interventions were offered to graduate and undergraduate nursing students in this cluster randomized intervention study. The Perceived Stress Scale 4, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7, and Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scales were administered. Student perceptions were evaluated using a short answer narrative. RESULTS The intervention group reported higher HLB (P = .15), lower anxiety (P = .06), and lower stress (P = .06) compared with the control group after adjusting for baseline differences. Student comments were favorable and included enjoying the activities, weight loss success, and mindfulness strategies. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating wellness interventions into nursing curricula demonstrates a positive trend toward reducing anxiety and stress and improving HLB.
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Changes in exercise and musculoskeletal symptoms of novice nurses: A one-year follow-up study. Collegian 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2020.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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