Seminars in perioperative nursing
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Self-care is that self-initiated behavior that people choose to incorporate into their daily lives. The purpose of self-care is to promote health and general well-being. ⋯ However, while many health care providers understand the benefits of self-care, they do not care for themselves adequately. This article incorporates a holistic view of self-care and reviews common strategies that perioperative nurses may consider to improve the quality of their lives and to reduce stress.