Abstract

A collaborative, interprofessional intervention was utilized to improve the health of clergy members. Clergy members participated in a health retreat that involved holistic, educational sessions and exercise activities for eight days. The intervention resulted in improved health outcomes of the participants.

Description

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

Authors

Dana R. Martin

Author Details

Dana R. Martin, DNP, Department of Nursing, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Iota

Lead Author Affiliation

Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Clergy Health, Community Health, Interprofessional Collaboration

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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A community health intervention: Improving the health of clergy members

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

A collaborative, interprofessional intervention was utilized to improve the health of clergy members. Clergy members participated in a health retreat that involved holistic, educational sessions and exercise activities for eight days. The intervention resulted in improved health outcomes of the participants.