TY - JOUR
T1 - A preliminary study of a healthy-lifestyle-promoting program for nursing students in Taiwan
AU - Yeh, Lily
AU - Chen, Ching Huey
AU - Wang, Chih Jen
AU - Wen, Miin Jye
AU - Fetzer, Susan J.
PY - 2005/12
Y1 - 2005/12
N2 - This pilot study evaluated the effects of a healthy-lifestyle-promoting program, taught as part of an undergraduate community health nursing course, on the physical fitness and health choices of 42 Taiwanese nursing students. A convenience sample provided quantitative indexes of physical fitness and lifestyle before and after the course. Qualitative data, in the form of student diaries, were also analyzed. The findings indicated a positive change in physical fitness, exercise, and nutrition as a result of the program. Including lifestyle programs in nursing education may help promote the long-term health of future nurses who will serve as positive patient role models.
AB - This pilot study evaluated the effects of a healthy-lifestyle-promoting program, taught as part of an undergraduate community health nursing course, on the physical fitness and health choices of 42 Taiwanese nursing students. A convenience sample provided quantitative indexes of physical fitness and lifestyle before and after the course. Qualitative data, in the form of student diaries, were also analyzed. The findings indicated a positive change in physical fitness, exercise, and nutrition as a result of the program. Including lifestyle programs in nursing education may help promote the long-term health of future nurses who will serve as positive patient role models.
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U2 - 10.3928/01484834-20051201-06
DO - 10.3928/01484834-20051201-06
M3 - Article
C2 - 16402739
AN - SCOPUS:28944455079
SN - 0148-4834
VL - 44
SP - 563
EP - 565
JO - Journal of Nursing Education
JF - Journal of Nursing Education
IS - 12
ER -
