Promoting health and preventing ill health
Set the scene of what is to come.
Clearly outline that you will be discussing your chosen health issue (obesity, smoking or drinking alcohol) in relation to a fictional case mix.
State why your chosen health issue is an important concern for nursing today.
Provide one or two relevant UK statistics on your chosen health issue.
Identify one relevant PHE policy/guidance and state its aims for nurses in tackling obesity.
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2. Imagine your patient lives with a psychological/psychosocial condition. Discuss (with supporting literature) two of the following psychological or psychosocial factors that influence the development of your chosen health issue for your patient:
Anxiety
Depression
Childhood experiences that affect adult health (Do not write about child health in general)
What does the literature state about how and why these factors may increase the risk of developing obesity/smoking/drinking alcohol behaviours? Consider different viewpoints to show depth to your knowledge.
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3. Imagine the social environment that your patient lives in and how that affects their health. Discuss (with supporting literature) two of the following socioeconomic factors in relation to how they influence your chosen health issue for your patient:
Housing
Education
Environment/Green spaces
Health literacy
Income
What does the literature state about how and why these factors impact upon obesity/smoking/drinking alcohol? Consider alternative viewpoints to show depth to your knowledge.
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4. Decide on the gender and community demographics of your patient. Discuss (with supporting literature) two of the following demographic factors and how they influence your chosen health issue in adulthood:
Gender
Culture
Ethnicity
Learning disability
What does the literature state about how and why gender/culture/ethnicity/LD impacts developing obesity/smoking/drinking alcohol in adulthood? Consider different viewpoints to show depth to your knowledge.
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5. Reflect how the psychosocial &/or socio-economic &/or demographics in our communities might have contributed to your patient being diagnosed with Covid.
Here are some examples of points that you might like to consider:
Why do BAME populations have a higher risk of getting Covid?
Why does being obese mean that you are more likely to be diagnosed Covid positive?
If someone smokes how might it increase the risk of being diagnosed with Covid?
How might alcohol intake impact on risky behaviours during a pandemic?
Does health literacy affect the ability to understand the government’s advertising campaigns on recognising symptoms and staying home?
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6. Your patient has recovered from their Covid-19 diagnosis and is due to be discharged. They have asked you for some advice on how to change their lifestyle and adopt healthier behaviours.
These are some suggestions of points you could explore with literature.
What is the role of the nurse in advising patients on healthy lifestyles? Are there any limitations in nurses doing this?
How does this link to the NMC?
Does the RCN indicate that nurses have such a role?
What Apps could you sign post them to and why would they help?
What health promotion activities could you sign post them to and why?
Are there any specific classes that might be of benefit and why?
As you explore how you would best sign post this patient to a healthier lifestyle, consider the relevant factors that you have learned in the above sections. This will help you to show a depth of understanding of person-centred health promotion.
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