Nursing In Context Asthma Report

NIS21133710Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial and political determinants of health on individuals, groups, and society, exploring the methods used by healthcare professionals to meet the needs of specific communities and groups through both health education and awareness. Contents1Introduction2Social determinants of health2.1The impact from a lack of parks and green spaces2.2The impact of poor housing conditions2.3The Impact of poverty3Political determinants of health4Health Education4.1Education on Medical Condition4.2Smoking Cessation Programme5Health Promotion5.1 Self-Management5.2 Mindfulness6 ConclusionIntroduction: Asthma affects over 8 million people in the UK, with approximately 160,000 people diagnosed in the UK each year (NICE,2022). It is a condition which affects a person’s ability to breathe effectively and efficiently, it is caused by narrowed and inflamed airways which affect the exchange of gases oxygen and carbon dioxide. If not managed effectively asthma can lead to a serious deterioration in health, impacting basic daily activities such as walking. Research has shown that the increasing risk and susceptibility to respiratory diseases such as Asthma have a strong