The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus (Dr Teall); and The Ohio State University, Columbus (Dr Melnyk).
Nurs Adm Q. 2021;45(2):169-174. doi: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000457.
Responding to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is likely to exacerbate anxiety, burnout, fatigue, and distress already being experienced by nurses in ever greater numbers. An innovative Wellness Partner Program was developed with an aim to enhance the health and well-being of nurses on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Nurses across the country opted in to the program, and were paired with advanced practice nursing (APN) graduate students who served as the nurses' wellness partners. Areas emphasized in the program included (1) personalized support for wellness; (2) prioritizing physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and stress management; and (3) establishment of strength-based, sustainable solutions to improve health and well-being. Partnerships were implemented for 188 nurses who were coached by 49 APN students; 104 nurses participated for 6 weeks. In the program evaluation, 98% of nurses shared that the wellness support program helped them engage in self-care and wellness, and 94.7% agreed or strongly agreed that The Wellness Partner Program helped them improve their mental and physical health. In the midst of the pandemic, nurses were supported to cope with stress, focus on self-care and wellness goals, and address challenges to their well-being.
应对 2019 年冠状病毒病（COVID-19）大流行可能会加剧已经有大量护士经历的焦虑、倦怠、疲劳和困扰。我们开发了一项创新的“健康伙伴计划”，旨在增强 COVID-19 大流行期间和之后处于前线的护士的健康和福祉。全国各地的护士选择加入该计划，并与担任护士健康伙伴的高级实践护理（APN）研究生配对。该计划强调的领域包括：（1）个性化的健康支持；（2）优先考虑身体活动、健康饮食、睡眠和压力管理；（3）建立以力量为基础、可持续的解决方案来改善健康和福祉。该计划为 188 名护士实施了合作伙伴关系，由 49 名 APN 学生进行辅导；有 104 名护士参加了 6 周的计划。在方案评估中，98%的护士表示健康支持计划帮助他们进行自我保健和保持健康，94.7%的护士同意或强烈同意“健康伙伴计划”帮助他们改善身心健康。在大流行期间，护士们得到了支持，以应对压力，关注自我保健和健康目标，并解决对其健康的挑战。
