Abstract

More and more nurse educators are working in sedentary roles and not getting the required amount of physical activity needed to prevent disabling or chronic disease. The focus of this educational activity is to share national guidelines for adult physical activity and exercise to prevent chronic disease in nurse educators.

Authors

Carol M. Patton

Author Details

Carol M. Patton, DrPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE, College of Nursing, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines, Exercise Benefits, Nurse Educators

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Impact of evidence-based educational guidelines to increase nurse educator's physical activity at work and home

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

More and more nurse educators are working in sedentary roles and not getting the required amount of physical activity needed to prevent disabling or chronic disease. The focus of this educational activity is to share national guidelines for adult physical activity and exercise to prevent chronic disease in nurse educators.