Martin Beverley, Peck Blake, Ryan Liz, Davies Andy, Terry Daniel
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia.
Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC 3350, Australia.
Nurs Rep. 2025 Aug 20;15(8):305. doi: 10.3390/nursrep15080305.
: The mental health and engagement of nursing students are critical for academic success and professional readiness. This study explored the impact of an 8-week Hatha yoga programme on undergraduate nursing students' engagement, depression, anxiety, stress, procrastination, sense of belonging, and intention to drop out. : A mixed-methods design was employed, collecting data pre- and post-intervention between July 2023 and November 2024. Fifty-nine students initially enrolled in the study, with fourteen completing the full yoga programme and post-intervention assessments. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and non-parametric statistical tests, while qualitative data from semi-structured interviews were analysed thematically to capture students' lived experiences. The study has been guided by the STROBE guidelines. : Statistically significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress were observed among students who completed the yoga programme. Improvements in behavioural and emotional engagement were also noted. Qualitative findings revealed that yoga fostered a renewed sense of wellbeing, self-care, and resilience, particularly among students balancing academic, work, and family responsibilities. : Participation in an 8-week yoga programme was associated with reduced psychological distress and enhanced engagement among nursing students. These findings support the integration of holistic self-care practices into nursing curricula to promote student wellbeing and academic persistence.
护理专业学生的心理健康和参与度对于学业成功和职业准备至关重要。本研究探讨了为期8周的哈他瑜伽课程对本科护理专业学生的参与度、抑郁、焦虑、压力、拖延、归属感和退学意愿的影响。：采用混合方法设计，在2023年7月至2024年11月期间收集干预前后的数据。最初有59名学生参与该研究，其中14名完成了完整的瑜伽课程并进行了干预后评估。定量数据采用描述性和非参数统计检验进行分析，而半结构化访谈的定性数据则进行主题分析以捕捉学生的生活经历。该研究遵循了STROBE指南。：在完成瑜伽课程的学生中，观察到抑郁、焦虑和压力有统计学意义的降低。行为和情感参与度也有改善。定性研究结果表明，瑜伽培养了一种新的幸福感、自我护理意识和恢复力，特别是在那些兼顾学业、工作和家庭责任的学生中。：参与为期8周的瑜伽课程与护理专业学生心理困扰的减少和参与度的提高有关。这些发现支持将整体自我护理实践纳入护理课程，以促进学生的幸福感和学业坚持性。
