Wim Hof Method as Stress Defense in Undergraduate Nursing Students*
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Mentor/Supervising Professor Name
Richards, Andrew
Abstract (Description of Research)
This study examines the Wim Hof Method as a stress attenuation tool in undergraduate nursing students at Southern Adventist University. It assesses the effects of 4 weeks of routine cold exposure therapy (via cold showers) and guided breathing exercises on academic test performance, submaximal VO2 values, and self-reported stress levels. This research aims to fill gaps in the literature by focusing on students as the population. The implications of the findings include the addition of alternative stress management tools for students to improve academic performance and physiological adaptation to stressful stimuli.
Wim Hof Method as Stress Defense in Undergraduate Nursing Students*
This study examines the Wim Hof Method as a stress attenuation tool in undergraduate nursing students at Southern Adventist University. It assesses the effects of 4 weeks of routine cold exposure therapy (via cold showers) and guided breathing exercises on academic test performance, submaximal VO2 values, and self-reported stress levels. This research aims to fill gaps in the literature by focusing on students as the population. The implications of the findings include the addition of alternative stress management tools for students to improve academic performance and physiological adaptation to stressful stimuli.