Nursing Practice and Particulate Matter Exposure. Issue 8 (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Castner, Jessica; Polivka, Barbara J.
• Is Part Of: American journal of nursing. Volume 118:Issue 8(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: air quality -- asthma -- particulate matter -- pollution -- population health; Nursing -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000544166.59939.5f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-936X

Abstract

Abstract : N/A: Environmental factors underlie more than one-fifth of deaths and disability worldwide. Globally, both indoor and outdoor particulate matter pollution are leading risk factors for reduced quality of life and death. Nurses are in a key position to assess particulate matter exposure and to intervene, providing population, community, family, and individual risk reduction and care. This article presents a case study describing one patient's experiences with asthma and multiple comorbidities, an overview of particulate matter exposure and health, and management strategies for practice. Abstract : Both indoor and outdoor particulate matter pollution are leading risk factors for reduced quality of life and death. Using a composite case of one patient's experiences with asthma and multiple comorbidities, the authors provide an overview of particulate matter exposure and health, and management strategies for practice.