Promoting physical activity across the lifespan!

Abstract

Physical activity has multiple benefits and is more powerful than any sole pharmaceutical class of drugs, in the promotion of health and prevention of certain diseases. Despite this fact, nurses are not consistently providing physical activity counseling and assessment. This presentation will provide an overview of improving physical activity.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Susan Buchholz

Author Details

Susan Buchholz, PhD, Rush University, College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Phi

Lead Author Affiliation

Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Health Promotion, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness

Recommended Citation

Buchholz, Susan, "Promoting physical activity across the lifespan!" (2017). Convention. 172.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/172

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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