1.Fitness nursing: A concept analysis
Philippine Journal of Nursing 2021;91(2):83-86
The concept of fitness nursing has not been fully defined in the nursing profession but has slowly emerged due to the increasing interest of people in physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Hence, this analysis aims to add Fitness Nursing to the body of nursing knowledge that is currently undefined. Walker and Avant's framework for concept analysis will be used to discover the concept. Definitions of the concept are presented along with related terms. Antecedents, attributes, and consequences of the concept are presented in detail. Model, borderline, related, contrary and invented cases are presented to provide a rich representation of the concept. Empirical referents and nursing implications are presented. The concept of Fitness Nursing can be defined as the combined science of nursing with the art of personal training that focuses on health promotional activities and disease preventive measures through physical fitness. The defining attributes are physical training and health coaching. The consequence of Fitness Nursing may be presented in two aspects, Individual aspect includes increased vitality, a better body shape, higher self-esteem, better fitness overall, and most importantly, avoidance of chronic illnesses. As for the community, the outcome would be a healthier community with increased productivity and increased lifespan.
Physical Fitness
2.Bridging the gap in the recall of G6PD deficient screened babies: A policy brief
Anthony James F. Almazan ; Susielyn R. Lozano-Almazan
Philippine Journal of Nursing 2022;92(2):73-79
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency is an enzyme defect affecting around 400 million people worldwide. In
the Philippines, cumulative data from the Newborn Screening Reference Center as of December 2020 unveils 248,285 confirmed
babies out of 15,087,251 screened babies or prevalence rate of 1:60 with the national return rate of 18% only (NSRC, 2021). One
strategy identified pertaining to the recall of patient is the G6PD Recall Monitoring which resulted in a 76% G6PD return rate,
compared to the 31% output of the standard recall done in the Province of Ilocos Norte in CY 2020 (NSC-NL, 2022). Hence, this
policy brief on G6PD Recall Monitoring serves as a supplementary policy to bridge the gaps in the recall of G6PD Deficient Patients
and increase return rate of G6PD nationwide.
Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
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Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase