@article{ref1,
title="The state of health and intentions for action to advance mental health and well-being for the nursing workforce",
journal="Journal of nursing administration",
year="2023",
author="Heath, Janie and Wiggins, Amanda T. and Meador, Donna and Kennison, Monica and Woodall, Marsha and Pendleton, Michelle and MacCallum, Tricia and Butler, Karen M.",
volume="53",
number="4",
pages="220-227",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to explore the health of nurse leaders and assess intentions to integrate workplace mental health/wellness practices. <br><br>BACKGROUND: National efforts address high rates of poor mental health and lifestyle behaviors among nurses. Few studies describe the extent to which nurse leaders in academic and clinical environments can influence a strategic mission for health/well-being among the nursing workforce. <br><br>METHODS: Two hundred seventeen email invitations were distributed to nurse leaders from 5 Kentucky nursing organizations to complete a 1-time 46-item online survey assessing individual health behaviors and intentions to build a culture of workplace health/well-being. <br><br>RESULTS: Most respondents reported positive physical health (86%), positive mental health/intentions for action to change behaviors (80%), improved self-care practices (86%), integration of self-care practices in the workplace (79%), and commitment to integrate suicide prevention training (55%). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Overall, nurse leaders reported positive healthy behaviors. The finding that the highest intentions were reported to integrate, sustain, and/or advance lifestyle behaviors for self-care practices as well as to integrate practices for mental health and well-being in the work environment is encouraging. Enhanced strategies and efforts are needed to prioritize workplace cultures of wellness to benefit nurses and further promote well-being among nurse leaders.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0002-0443",
doi="10.1097/NNA.0000000000001273",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001273"
}