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A Berland

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PubMed1995

Hospital nurses and health promotion.

This study examined the role of acute-care nurses in health promotion (HP), using a survey designed to measure the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses in relation to HP. Staff nurses in eight British Columbia hospitals surveyed in 1992 responded that HP is an integral part of nursing care, yet several barriers in the hospital environment inhibit their efforts in this domain. The perceived barriers are lack of time, insufficient resources for patient teaching, and lack of continuity of care. Respondents identified positive features as the attitudes of patients and families, supportive colleagues, and hospital support for HP activities. The study concludes that acute-care nurses are an underutilized resource for HP. The challenge is to make more effective use of nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and skills in promoting health in the hospital setting.

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Primary health care: what does it mean for nurses?

What health systems need, according to many nursing groups, is primary health care (PHC). But what is PHC and how can it be practised in hospitals where most nurses work? How will nurses benefit from PHC if it is successful? And what are the barriers that must be met to implement this radical concept?

Consumer Organizations↗