Healthy nurses for a quality health care service: A literature review

Abstract

Healthy nurses are a key component when providing quality health care. This paper aims to review the factors that may relate to the physical and spiritual health status of nurses, and the extent to which health affects the work productivity of nurses which ultimately, has an impact on the quality of health services. We conducted a literature search via an online database and found 92 articles with keywords related to this topic. After the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, 15 articles were included in the analysis. Implementing a health promotion model is beneficial to encourage nurses practicing a healthy lifestyle behaviour and improve their health status. This includes creating a healthy work environment, physical activity, having regular meals as part of a balanced nutritional diet, having sufficient rest, and practising stress management.

Health Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life in Female Medical Staff

“…Employees who are more satisfied with life are characterized by higher commitment, optimism, and vigor, and perform their professional and social duties with greater accuracy and conscientiousness, often exceeding the level of expectations set by their superiors [ 59 ]. It is important to note that adequate involvement of nurses, medical caregivers, and physiotherapists in their work translates into the quality of care, satisfaction levels, and a sense of security of patients [ 60 ]. Therefore, it seems appropriate to conduct research aimed at developing programs to promote healthy attitudes in this professional group.…”

Optimalisasi Perawat Sehat dalam Memberikan Pelayanan Keperawatan Bermutu

“…Selain hipertensi, sering teridentifikasi perawat mengalami rasa sakit pada daerah punggung dan terpajan tuberkulosis (TB). Penelitian (Woudberg et al, 2018;Wijaya & Damayanti, 2018) terhadap perawat dan staf manajemen rumah sakit di rumah sakit umum di Western Cape Metropole, Afrika Selatan menemukan hasil penelitian bahwa perawat yang mendapat jadwal dinas malam sering teridentifikasi bertambahnya berat badan dan terjangkit Non Communicable Disease (NCD) atau dikenal dengan Penyakit Tidak Menular (PTM) seperti hipertensi penyakit utama terhadap masalah kesehatan. Untuk mencegah terjadinya kelebihan berat badan dan timbulnya penyakit akibat kerja yang tanpa disadari, diperlukan pengembangan panduan perawat sehat.…”