Abstract
Nurses work high-stress jobs and are at high risk of burnout. Burnout in addition to working odd hours can result in poor health outcomes. Little is known about nurse's personal health behaviors. The goal of this project was to improve primary care knowledge among nurses through education. The project assessed the effectiveness of the education by comparing pretest and posttest questionnaire scores regarding current primary care recommendations. The intervention was conducted at a Midwest women's specialty hospital, including nurses that worked on a 16-bed medical surgical unit. The study utilized pretest and posttest Microsoft Forms surveys sent via work email. The education was provided via PowerPoint presentation at an in-service staff meeting. Aside from primary care knowledge, the surveys included demographic questions and questions that evaluated the nurse's personal health promotion activities. The study included 7 participants (n=7) that successfully completed both the pretest and posttest surveys. Data analysis was conducted via SPSS and Microsoft Excel. The analysis revealed there was no statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest results, however, there was an improvement in mean test scores. This intervention aimed to decrease existing knowledge gaps in nurses regarding primary care recommendations. These findings highlight the importance of education regarding screenings and health maintenance.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Primary Care Knowledge, Health Promotion Behaviors, Nursing Burnout
Advisor
Krumbach, Jillian
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Nebraska Methodist College
Degree Year
2023
Recommended Citation
Gold, Olivia, "Health promotion behaviors and primary care knowledge in nurses" (2024). Group: Nebraska Methodist College. 15.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/group_nmc/15
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
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