M Hughes1, M Dunne2. 1. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. mary.hughes@ucd.ie. 2. Asthma Society of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Ireland has the fourth highest incidence of asthma in the world, with an estimated 14.7 % of the population having asthma, making it the most common chronic disease in childhood and the most common respiratory illness in Ireland. METHOD: The aim of this qualitative enquiry, involving participant focus groups, was to investigate the health and well-being of Irish adults who have asthma, with particular interest in the influences on their health and well-being. The study population was recruited from the Asthma Society of Ireland database of members. Data were collected in eight focus group interviews and analysed for themes. RESULTS: Asthma was found to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of participants due to symptom experience, treatments they had to undertake, and the repercussions of uncontrollable events or triggers. The unrelenting pressure of managing their asthma took a toll on many of the participants, who felt their lifestyle had changed dramatically and they had lost some or all of their control over their health and well-being.
INTRODUCTION: Ireland has the fourth highest incidence of asthma in the world, with an estimated 14.7 % of the population having asthma, making it the most common chronic disease in childhood and the most common respiratory illness in Ireland. METHOD: The aim of this qualitative enquiry, involving participant focus groups, was to investigate the health and well-being of Irish adults who have asthma, with particular interest in the influences on their health and well-being. The study population was recruited from the Asthma Society of Ireland database of members. Data were collected in eight focus group interviews and analysed for themes. RESULTS:Asthma was found to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of participants due to symptom experience, treatments they had to undertake, and the repercussions of uncontrollable events or triggers. The unrelenting pressure of managing their asthma took a toll on many of the participants, who felt their lifestyle had changed dramatically and they had lost some or all of their control over their health and well-being.
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Keywords:
Asthma; Health; Quality of life; Services; Well-being
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