Self-Healing and Self-Care for Nurses

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• 作者：Patricia J. Crane ; PhDAuthor Vitae ; Suzanne F. Ward ; MA ; MN ; RN ; CNOR(E) ; GC-CAuthor Vitae
• 关键词：self-care techniques ; conscious leadership ; relaxation exercises ; positive psychology ; changing self-talk
• 刊名：AORN Journal
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：November 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：104
• 期：5
• 页码：386-400
• 全文大小：226 K

文摘

The potential effects of self-care techniques to increase nurses’ effectiveness and influence positive patient care outcomes have often been underestimated. Today, nurses experience increased stress as a result of more work hours and greater patient loads. Research studies demonstrate the value to an organization and to individuals of educating nurses about self-care. Studies also show that how being aware of individual reaction patterns is vital to learning more effective coping mechanisms. In this article, we discuss the aspects of body, mind, emotions, and spirit as they relate to self-care; present self-care change techniques; and offer some practical self-care exercises. Most self-care skills can be learned and implemented in a short period of time. Nurses are encouraged to experiment with the various techniques to determine the most effective ones for them.