Nature-Based Feasibility Intervention to Influence Mitigation Strategies for Perceived Stress

Amber L. Vermeesch, Alessandra Coro, Kira Mattes, Dylan Ostendorff, Erica Timko Olson and Layla Garrigues
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Amber L. Vermeesch: Department of Family and Community Nursing, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA
Alessandra Coro: School of Nursing & Health Innovations, University of Portland, Portland, OR 97203, USA
Kira Mattes: School of Nursing & Health Innovations, University of Portland, Portland, OR 97203, USA
Dylan Ostendorff: School of Nursing & Health Innovations, University of Portland, Portland, OR 97203, USA
Erica Timko Olson: School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Layla Garrigues: School of Nursing & Health Innovations, University of Portland, Portland, OR 97203, USA

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 19, 1-11

Abstract: Burnout, compassion fatigue, and perceived stress among undergraduate nursing students are significant factors leading to a poorer quality of life, decreased job satisfaction, and adversely impact patient outcomes. Burnout among undergraduate nursing students is a critical individual and workforce issue with contributing factors including a relentless schedule, academically challenging and rigorous programs, pressure to perform, and the completion of clinical hours caring for patients. This paper describes our feasibility study of a nature-based intervention (NBI) to reduce perceived stress and quality of life as it relates to burnout, and compassion fatigue. Quantitative data was collected through demographics, surveys, and electronic sensor data. The project’s aim was to determine the feasibility of NBI monitored by NatureDose TM to decrease perceived stress burnout and compassion fatigue among undergraduate nursing students.

Keywords: nature-based intervention; wellness; health promotion; nature; perceived stress (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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