Sajwani AI, Hashi F, Abdelghany E, Alomari A, Alananzeh I. Workplace barriers and facilitators to nurses' healthy eating behaviours: a qualitative systematic review.
Contemp Nurse 2024;
60:270-299. [PMID:
38805602 DOI:
10.1080/10376178.2024.2354336]
[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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Globally, nurses and midwives have a higher rate of being overweight/obese than the general population, influenced by workplace environments that impact dietary habits.
OBJECTIVE
This systematic review aimed to identify barriers/facilitators to healthy eating among nurses in clinical settings.
DESIGN
This systematic review followed Joanna Briggs Institute's guidelines for qualitative systematic reviews.
METHODS
Eight electronic databases: PROQUEST CENTRAL, SCIENCEDIRECT, MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, WEB SCIENCE, PUB MED, and SCOPUS were searched. Articles were screened using JBI SUMARI®, and quality assessment was done using the JBI critical appraisal checklist. Data were extracted using the JBI data extraction tool.
RESULTS
Nine qualitative studies were reviewed, involving 488 nurses, concluding 37 distinct findings. Two synthesised findings emerged: barriers, and facilitators to healthy eating, related to organisational (shift work/long working hours), personal, physical workplace environment, and social factors.
CONCLUSIONS
The review emphasises the necessity of promoting attainable healthy eating practices at organisational, personal, environmental, and social levels within the workplace.
REGISTRATION
PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews, ID: CRD42022309259.
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