Kristina Lundberg1, Miek C Jong2, Lisbeth Kristiansen3, Mats Jong3. 1. Department of Nursing, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden; Husum Health Center, Västernorrland County Council, Husum, Sweden. Electronic address: Kristina.lundberg@miun.se. 2. Department of Nursing, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden; Louis Bolk Institute, Driebergen, The Netherlands; National Information and Knowledge Center for Integrative Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 3. Department of Nursing, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Health Promotion Practice (HPP) has the objective to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the risk of disease. The aim of this study was to examine district nurses׳ experiences of working with health preventive actions among patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and to identify facilitators and obstacles in HPP. DESIGN/ SETTING: The study was carried out with a qualitative approach where individual semistructured interviews were performed with a total of 12 district nurses in primary care. Data transcripts were analyzed with a manifest content analysis. FINDINGS: Five categories were identified. Firstly, informants regarded HPP as the core essence of their work. Secondly, counseling and coaching were reported as crucial elements in working with HPP. Thirdly, informants identified tools such as motivational interviewing (MI) to facilitate HPP. In the fourth category facilitators and barriers of HPP appeared, consisting of both positive and negative attitudes and presence as well as lack of organizational culture and structure. Finally, some informants were dissatisfied with HPP and viewed it as compulsory or as a burden, while others were satisfied and experienced it as a stimulating challenge. CONCLUSION: This study identified that HPP is the core of the district nurses׳ work to promote a healthier lifestyle in individuals with CVD. Organizational structures and culture need to be improved in order to support district nurses to successfully work with HPP. To optimize health promotion and strengthen patients׳ self-care, it is recommended that HPP include holistic elements of care.
OBJECTIVE: Health Promotion Practice (HPP) has the objective to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the risk of disease. The aim of this study was to examine district nurses׳ experiences of working with health preventive actions among patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and to identify facilitators and obstacles in HPP. DESIGN/ SETTING: The study was carried out with a qualitative approach where individual semistructured interviews were performed with a total of 12 district nurses in primary care. Data transcripts were analyzed with a manifest content analysis. FINDINGS: Five categories were identified. Firstly, informants regarded HPP as the core essence of their work. Secondly, counseling and coaching were reported as crucial elements in working with HPP. Thirdly, informants identified tools such as motivational interviewing (MI) to facilitate HPP. In the fourth category facilitators and barriers of HPP appeared, consisting of both positive and negative attitudes and presence as well as lack of organizational culture and structure. Finally, some informants were dissatisfied with HPP and viewed it as compulsory or as a burden, while others were satisfied and experienced it as a stimulating challenge. CONCLUSION: This study identified that HPP is the core of the district nurses׳ work to promote a healthier lifestyle in individuals with CVD. Organizational structures and culture need to be improved in order to support district nurses to successfully work with HPP. To optimize health promotion and strengthen patients׳ self-care, it is recommended that HPP include holistic elements of care.
Authors: Kathy D Wright; Lenette M Jones; Ingrid Richards Adams; Karen O Moss; Carolyn Harmon-Still; Christopher M Nguyen; Karen M Rose; Maryanna D Klatt Journal: Explore (NY) Date: 2021-03-02 Impact factor: 1.775