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Eating, Activity, and Supportive Environment ( EASE ) for Nursing Students
Author(s) -
Roux Gayle,
DiMarco Nancy,
Gu Yufang,
Ballard Elaine,
Scott Shan,
Ellison Ann,
Efesoa Mary Ann
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/nuf.12047
Subject(s) - body mass index , curriculum , nursing , intervention (counseling) , healthy eating , medicine , obesity , psychology , gerontology , physical therapy , physical activity , pedagogy , pathology
Purpose The feasibility study was designed as a potential model for prevention of obesity at a large college of nursing in the Southwest. Conclusions Pretest median body mass index was 30.4 in the intervention group and 30.5 in the control group, indicating obesity in the student sample. There were no significant changes in posttest measures in the small sample. The thigh circumference change in the experimental group trended toward change with significance of .06. Implication The A merican Nursing Association launched a Healthy Nurse program in 2012, as healthy nurses are role models for a healthy nation. Updating nursing curriculum and active participation of students in weight management programs will promote their own health and positive role modeling.RouxDiMarcoGuBallardScott