TY - JOUR
T1 - Asthma knowledge, roles, functions, and educational needs of school nurses
AU - Calabrese, Barbara J.
AU - Nanda, Joy P.
AU - Huss, Karen
AU - Winkelstein, Marilyn
AU - Quartey, Ruth I.
AU - Rand, Cynthia S.
PY - 1999/8
Y1 - 1999/8
N2 - In October 1997, 790 school nurses in Maryland and the District of Columbia were surveyed to determine their attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs about asthma. Results for 550 (70%) nurses indicated school nurses possess a generally appropriate level of knowledge concerning asthma, and most asthma myths have been replaced with knowledge. However, school nurses also have varied responsibilities that affect their ability to provide health education and support services to children with asthma at school. Little time is available for a proactive role. Concerns about the criteria and follow-up for delegating medication administration within the school setting were reported. A lack of communication existed with parents about the child's asthma. Open communication between school nurses and the family is recommended to establish a partnership and improve asthma management outcomes. In addition, school policies and procedures should be updated to meet the demands of children with asthma.
AB - In October 1997, 790 school nurses in Maryland and the District of Columbia were surveyed to determine their attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs about asthma. Results for 550 (70%) nurses indicated school nurses possess a generally appropriate level of knowledge concerning asthma, and most asthma myths have been replaced with knowledge. However, school nurses also have varied responsibilities that affect their ability to provide health education and support services to children with asthma at school. Little time is available for a proactive role. Concerns about the criteria and follow-up for delegating medication administration within the school setting were reported. A lack of communication existed with parents about the child's asthma. Open communication between school nurses and the family is recommended to establish a partnership and improve asthma management outcomes. In addition, school policies and procedures should be updated to meet the demands of children with asthma.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1999.tb06395.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1999.tb06395.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 10461282
AN - SCOPUS:0033173430
SN - 0022-4391
VL - 69
SP - 233
EP - 238
JO - Journal of School Health
JF - Journal of School Health
IS - 6
ER -