Environmental Modifications to Reduce Blood Pressure Among On-Duty Firefighters

Abstract

Hypertension (HTN) and disturbed sleep are prevalent problems among on-duty firefighters, and lifestyle modifications are difficult for firefighters to sustain. Our pilot data suggest the intervention using environmental modifications improves sleep quality and reduces HTN prevalence, and may be a sustainable intervention for firefighters to maintain.

Authors

Dillon J. Dzikowicz
Mary G. Carey

Author Details

Dillon J. Dzikowicz, BS, RN; Mary G. Carey, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN -- School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Firefighters, Hypertension, Intervention

Recommended Citation

Dzikowicz, Dillon J. and Carey, Mary G., "Environmental Modifications to Reduce Blood Pressure Among On-Duty Firefighters" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 36.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/presentations_2019/36

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-02-06