Abstract
Surveys were sent to all nursing staff (n=550) at a West Texas hospital. A total of 158 nurses responded and 112 nurses met the criteria for inclusion (16 male, 96 female). The surveys analyzed health-related quality of life using the SF-36 and depression scores using the PHQ-9. Data regarding exercise frequency, intensity, time, and type were also gathered. Results of the survey were then analyzed using SPSS statistical software to search for a relation between exercise, depression, and health-related quality of life. After determining that age and gender did not have a significant effect in the study, it was found that exercise significantly increased health-related quality of life and reduced depression, especially in those who exercised four or more days per week, which falls in line with current guidelines.
Recommended Citation
Collins, Patrick B. MS, ACSM-HFS
(2013)
"The Effects of Exercise on Depression and Quality of Life in Active and Sedentary Floor Nurses,"
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2:
Iss.
5, Article 56.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol2/iss5/56