Abstract

There are many negative implications to sedentary lifestyles that can be counteracted through low impact exercise. Walking regularly has valuable health benefits and dog walking, in particular, have cumulative benefits to nurses and their canine companions. Developing evidence-based health initiatives such as dog walking programs are imperative to promote health.

Author Details

Morgan Andrews Yordy, DNP, Nursing, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA; Emily C. Graff, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA

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Theta Delta

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Dog-walking Programs, Healthy Work Environment, Nurse Self-care

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

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Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Evaluation of Dog Walking Programs to Promote Nurse Health

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

There are many negative implications to sedentary lifestyles that can be counteracted through low impact exercise. Walking regularly has valuable health benefits and dog walking, in particular, have cumulative benefits to nurses and their canine companions. Developing evidence-based health initiatives such as dog walking programs are imperative to promote health.