TY - JOUR
T1 - Considerations in Building a School-Based Vision Program *
AU - Ambrosino, Christina M.
AU - Callan, Jonathan
AU - Wiggins, Tresa M.S.
AU - Repka, Michael X.
AU - Collins, Megan E.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2023.
PY - 2024/10
Y1 - 2024/10
N2 - The burden of childhood visual impairment and disparities in access to pediatric vision care remain pressing issues in the United States. School-based vision programs (SBVPs) serve as one approach to advancing health equity. Operating at the intersection of schools and healthcare, SBVPs can increase access to pediatric vision services, improve academic performance, and facilitate referrals to community vision care providers. To maximize their impact, SBVPs must tailor their services to the individual needs and resources of local school communities. School nurses, who have strong ties to school health care services and the school community, are trusted partners in building SBVPs. This article aims to facilitate SBVP development, implementation, and sustainability processes by offering guidance for school nurses and other stakeholders who aim to build a SBVP, support local programs, or learn more about how SBVPs operate.
AB - The burden of childhood visual impairment and disparities in access to pediatric vision care remain pressing issues in the United States. School-based vision programs (SBVPs) serve as one approach to advancing health equity. Operating at the intersection of schools and healthcare, SBVPs can increase access to pediatric vision services, improve academic performance, and facilitate referrals to community vision care providers. To maximize their impact, SBVPs must tailor their services to the individual needs and resources of local school communities. School nurses, who have strong ties to school health care services and the school community, are trusted partners in building SBVPs. This article aims to facilitate SBVP development, implementation, and sustainability processes by offering guidance for school nurses and other stakeholders who aim to build a SBVP, support local programs, or learn more about how SBVPs operate.
KW - coordinated school health program
KW - evidence-based practice
KW - health disparities
KW - program development/evaluation
KW - screening/risk identification
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U2 - 10.1177/10598405231163753
DO - 10.1177/10598405231163753
M3 - Article
C2 - 36974515
AN - SCOPUS:85151992519
SN - 1059-8405
VL - 40
SP - 574
EP - 583
JO - Journal of School Nursing
JF - Journal of School Nursing
IS - 5
ER -