Other Titles
Factors and Perceptions of Eating Habits by Emergency Department Nurses [Title Slide]
Abstract
This project explores the self-reported eating habits of emergency department (ED) nurses and identifies barriers blocking them from eating nutritious foods during shifts. ED nurses shared why they often chose unhealthy snack options, underate, and overate when on the job and at home.
Notes
Funding: Davis Family Undergraduate Summer Scholars Research Fund in the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Descriptive/Correlational
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Emergency Department Nurses, Eating Habits, Stress and Coping
Recommended Citation
Holland, Emily M. and Dowdell, Elizabeth B., "Emergency Department Nurses and Their Experiences of Healthy Eating: A Qualitative Study" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 77.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/77
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
Rights Holder
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-17
Funder(s)
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University
Emergency Department Nurses and Their Experiences of Healthy Eating: A Qualitative Study
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
This project explores the self-reported eating habits of emergency department (ED) nurses and identifies barriers blocking them from eating nutritious foods during shifts. ED nurses shared why they often chose unhealthy snack options, underate, and overate when on the job and at home.