Older women nurses: Health, ageing concerns and self-care strategies

Gabrielle, S; Jackson, D; Mannix, J

Older women nurses: Health, ageing concerns and self-care strategies

Gabrielle, S Jackson, D

Mannix, J

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Citation:: Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61 (3), pp. 316 - 325
Issue Date:: 2008-02-01

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dc.contributor.author	Gabrielle, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Jackson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5252-5325	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Mannix, J	en_US
dc.date.issued	2008-02-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61 (3), pp. 316 - 325	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0309-2402	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/16905
dc.description.abstract	Aim. This paper is a report of a study of the health and ageing concerns and self-care strategies of older female Registered Nurses currently working in direct care-giving roles in acute public hospitals and community facilities. Background. Nursing is a rapidly ageing, and female-dominated workforce. However, despite the ageing of the nursing workforce, little is known about the needs and health concerns of older nurses. Method. A feminist perspective was used and 12 female Registered Nurses aged 40-60 years, employed in various acute hospital and community health settings in Australia took part in qualitative interviews in late 2004. Narratives were audio taped, transcribed and analysed thematically. Findings. Two major themes were identified. The first theme - Aches and pains of ageing - had four subthemes: Neglecting self: 'You don't think of yourself first'; Physical changes: 'The body is wearing out'; Living with pain: 'You just work around it'; and Tiredness: 'I'm just tired all the time'. The second theme - Evolving lifestyles: works in progress - had three subthemes: The power of exercise: 'I feel great...and I'm enjoying life'; Healthy eating: 'Low fat, lots of fruit and veg, little processed food'; and Adapting to ageing: 'I think it's quite a good time of life'. Conclusion. Further research is needed to explore the need for protective work practices and promoting healthy lifestyle practices for ageing nurses. Managers need to recognize the changing health needs of older clinical nurses and offer, for example, flexible rostering and tailored exercise programmes to promote their health. © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Advanced Nursing	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04530.x	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Self Care	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Attitude of Health Personnel	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Job Satisfaction	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Status	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Aging	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nursing Staff	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Management	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.title	Older women nurses: Health, ageing concerns and self-care strategies	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	61	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
dc.location.activity	ISI:000252261400009	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	3	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	61	en_US

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Aim. This paper is a report of a study of the health and ageing concerns and self-care strategies of older female Registered Nurses currently working in direct care-giving roles in acute public hospitals and community facilities. Background. Nursing is a rapidly ageing, and female-dominated workforce. However, despite the ageing of the nursing workforce, little is known about the needs and health concerns of older nurses. Method. A feminist perspective was used and 12 female Registered Nurses aged 40-60 years, employed in various acute hospital and community health settings in Australia took part in qualitative interviews in late 2004. Narratives were audio taped, transcribed and analysed thematically. Findings. Two major themes were identified. The first theme - Aches and pains of ageing - had four subthemes: Neglecting self: 'You don't think of yourself first'; Physical changes: 'The body is wearing out'; Living with pain: 'You just work around it'; and Tiredness: 'I'm just tired all the time'. The second theme - Evolving lifestyles: works in progress - had three subthemes: The power of exercise: 'I feel great...and I'm enjoying life'; Healthy eating: 'Low fat, lots of fruit and veg, little processed food'; and Adapting to ageing: 'I think it's quite a good time of life'. Conclusion. Further research is needed to explore the need for protective work practices and promoting healthy lifestyle practices for ageing nurses. Managers need to recognize the changing health needs of older clinical nurses and offer, for example, flexible rostering and tailored exercise programmes to promote their health. © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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