MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The Journal of School Nursing' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644829&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22277683%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22277683 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644829 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627576&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22269429%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, overweight/obesity adversely affects the autonomic nervous system function of children especially during their pubertal development. Overweight/obese children should be encouraged to engage in physical activities during puberty to improve their autonomic nervous system function. PMID: 22269429 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627576 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5627576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627577&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22267326%26dopt%3DAbstract This article attempts to give short algorithms of first-aid management of avulsed tooth. PMID: 22267326 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627577 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5627577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569954&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22217467%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Spina JL, McIntyre CL, Pulcini JA Abstract Adolescents with life-threatening allergies are at a greater risk for a fatal anaphylactic event since only about half of them carry unexpired epinephrine available for emergency use. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of school nurse interventions that consisted of either routine or periodic checks during the school year for the availability of unexpired auto-injectable epinephrine. Seventy-seven students from 11 Massachusetts high schools participated in this study. Descriptive and chi-square (χ(2)) statistics as well as the Fisher's exact test were used to analyze data. Findings suggest that while periodic checks for the availability of epinephrine throughout the school year do not increase the likelihood that... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569954 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569952&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22217468%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined this relationship in a sample of 69 school-age children who received case management from school nurses. Our findings suggest that teachers and parents do not always agree on how well a child manages their illness. When school nurses provide more education and counseling, parents are more likely to perceive an improvement in their child's self-management. Teachers are more likely to perceive an improvement when the nurse provides more classroom visits and includes the physical education teacher and guidance counselor. These findings suggest that the roles of educator, counselor, and collaborator are important for school nurses who provide care to school-age children with diabetes. PMID: 22217468 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569952 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569955&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215649%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Demattei RR, Allen J, Goss B Abstract Children with special health care needs face many barriers to oral care and are at high risk for oral disease. School nurses are in a unique position to promote oral wellness in this vulnerable population. Collaboration between school nurses and dental hygiene faculty resulted in the formation of a partnership between a university-based dental hygiene program and two special education districts in rural southern Illinois. Senior dental hygiene students participated in a school-based service-learning project that provided dental examinations, preventive services, and education to children with special health care needs. Evidence-based behavioral interventions were used to teach children to comply with oral procedures. School nurses ment... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569955 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553485&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22203643%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aroian KJ Abstract Although there is ample evidence of discrimination toward Muslim Americans in general, there is limited information specific to Muslim American adolescents. The few existing studies specific to this age group suggest that Muslim American adolescents encounter much discrimination from teachers, school administrators, and classmates. This descriptive qualitative study complements the few existing studies on Muslim American adolescents by obtaining in-depth description of the discrimination they encounter. The sample was 14 Muslim American adolescents who participated in one of two gender-specific focus groups about their discrimination experiences. Findings identified school settings as rife with discrimination toward Muslims, portrayed Muslim girls as at ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553485 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539958&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22179051%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews the current literature examining the association between the presence of acanthosis nigricans (AN) and risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in obese children and adolescents. Ethnicity, family history of diabetes, and emergence of obesity are contributing factors for development of hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, and ensuing visible changes on skin which is known as the AN. The purpose of this review was to assess the validity of AN as an early indicator of T2DM. Nineteen articles that were published from 1994 to 2010 were included for this review and reported an association between AN, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperglycemia. Nurses and advanced nurse practitioners working with children and adolescents have a tremendous role in identifying the ris... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539958 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518462&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22147836%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robinson JM, Ficca M Abstract School nurses play a key role in managing students with food allergies. It is becoming more common to encounter students with severe allergies to multiple foods, putting them at risk for anaphylaxis. It is essential that the school nurse have a clear understanding of food allergies and how to effectively manage students in the school setting. Effective communication between families, health care providers, faculty, staff, and students, is of utmost importance when developing a plan of care to ensure the safety of the student with food allergies. Using an interdisciplinary approach to case management, the school nurse can develop comprehensive individualized health care plans for all students with food allergies. PMID: 22147836 [PubMed - as... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518462 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518461&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22147837%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kopping D, Nevarez H, Goto K, Morgan I, Frigaard M, Wolff C Abstract This longitudinal study examined the rates of overweight, elevated blood pressure, acanthosis nigricans, and their associated factors in third through fifth grade students over 4 years. Participants consisted of 279 students who participated in health screenings in 2002 and 2006. Hispanic students had significantly higher rates of overweight and acanthosis nigricans compared to White students. There was a sharp increase in elevated blood pressure from 2002 to 2006 among obese children. While 20% of the matched obese students were above the 90th percentile in 2002, 82% of the same students were above the 90th percentile in 2006. After controlling for sex, ethnicity, and grade, preadolescent obesity in 2002... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518461 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518466&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22140138%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dardis MR Abstract Measles, once a common childhood illness that many older school nurses could recognize without difficulty, needs review again after reemerging from Europe and other continents. A highly contagious disease, which has been referenced since the seventh century, the virus can cause serious illness and death, despite the fact that it is vaccine preventable. School nurses are wise to review the pathogenesis, occurrences, incubation, and communicability as well as methods to diagnose and treat measles in order to prevent an outbreak. PMID: 22140138 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518466 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518465&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22140139%26dopt%3DAbstract This article will guide the reader through the origin and diagnosis of encopresis as well as the principles of management. It will also delineate the school nurse role in managing encopresis in the school setting. PMID: 22140139 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518465 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518464&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22140140%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hill NJ, Hollis M Abstract Elementary school teacher time spent on student health issues and the relationship to school nurse services was the focus of this 2-year study. A cross-sectional design was used to survey traditional and exceptional (special needs) classroom teachers about the time they spent on health issues and their perception of school nurse presence. The school nurses were surveyed regarding the impact of their presence on early releases due to illness. Study findings related to teacher perceptions indicate with school nurse presence there are fewer early releases, increased communication, less time spent on health issues, students with chronic illnesses are safer, and there is a resource available for health information. The data provide the groundwork for ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518464 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518463&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22140141%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Martyn-Nemeth PA, Penckofer S Abstract Depression is associated with obesity among adolescents, with racial/ethnic variability noted. Psychological correlates that may influence this relationship have not been adequately explored. The primary objective of this secondary analysis was to compare levels of stress, self-esteem, coping, social support, and depressive mood between normal weight and overweight/obese minority adolescents (as defined using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards). Adolescents (n = 101) aged 14-18 years who were largely minority (87%) were recruited from two Midwestern-area high schools. Using a descriptive comparative design, individuals were grouped into normal weight (>5th to <85th percentile) and overweight/obese (≥85th perc... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518463 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428882&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22086885%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Resha CA, Cowell JM PMID: 22086885 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428882 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:24:22 +0100 5428882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428881&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22086886%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22086886 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428881 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:24:12 +0100 5428881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428884&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22074764%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of the study was to explore personal beliefs of parents living in Utah, who exempted their children from receiving vaccinations. A cross-sectional, descriptive design was implemented. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 287 parents responding to an open-ended question about why they exempted their children from receiving at least one vaccination. The qualitative data included parental comments, concerns, or suggestions regarding childhood vaccinations. Five categories were identified regarding reasons for personal exemptions: parental perceptions, health care systems issues, chronic disease concerns, immune system concerns, adverse reaction concerns and other reasons not classified. The number of parents refusing childhood vaccinations remains relatively low; how... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428884 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5428884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428883&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22074765%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Albashtawy M Abstract Little is known about the oral hygiene patterns among schoolchildren in Jordan. A school-based cross-sectional study was performed from January to March 2010. A simple random sampling method was used. Each student participant completed a detailed questionnaire regarding oral hygiene habits. Data were coded and analyzed using SPSS software version 16. The chi-square was used, odds ratio (OR) and the 95% confidence limits (Cl) for gum bleeding were estimated. The results showed that nearly one fourth of the children indicating that they brush their teeth twice or more daily (regular pattern). Furthermore, 17% of the schoolchildren never brush their teeth at all. There is a higher proportion, 22.1%, of rural children that never brush their teeth compared... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428883 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5428883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428885&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22071717%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was conducted to explore the effects of an event history calendar (EHC) approach on adolescent sexual risk communication and sexual activity. Adolescent school-linked health clinic patients (n = 30) who reported sexual activity self-administered the EHC that was used by nurse practitioners (NPs; n = 2) during a clinic visit. Immediately pre- and post-visit, and at 1 and 3 months, adolescents reported sexual risk behaviors and perceptions about EHC communication on questionnaires and by interview. NPs reported their perceptions of EHCs by questionnaire after the visit and poststudy interview. The EHC approach facilitated communication and adolescent awareness of their risk behaviors. Scores increased on Amount of Communication, t(29) = 8.174, p < .001; Satisfaction with Commun... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428885 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5428885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428886&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22064916%26dopt%3DAbstract This study identified, collated, described, and evaluated the variables compiled from state school health reporting documents to identify commonalities and form the foundation of a standardized school health reporting system. A comprehensive content analysis of variables in the instruments yielded a framework within which school health data can be organized and described. It consists of five broad categories describing staffing; risk management; health promotion; episodic care; and care coordination. The result provides a nationally standardized coding set to describe school health. PMID: 22064916 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428886 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5428886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383863&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22025102%26dopt%3DAbstract This article provides a review of research that addressed childhood overweight and obesity in minority, U.S. elementary schools. All studies reported some benefits in health behaviors and/or anthropometric measures. Effectiveness was greater when program objectives were specific, implemented across the school environments, extended into the community, and were culturally relevant. Because minority school children are disproportionately affected by overweight and obesity and poor health behaviors, and since schools may be the primary setting to address childhood overweight and obesity in communities, school nurses can be an advocate for school-based programs and facilitate success. PMID: 22025102 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383863 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383862&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22025103%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dowdell EB Abstract The health of adolescents and the adults they will become can be linked to the health-related behaviors they adopt as children. To replicate a pilot study with a more culturally diverse population a descriptive, correlational study was undertaken with 379 seventh grade students. Key findings from this study include (a) students exposed or involved in violence (e.g., fighting and carrying a weapon) were more likely to report smoking cigarettes, (b) nearly a quarter (24%) of students have smoked cigarettes at some time, and (c) almost half of the students (48%) reported having at least one alcoholic drink. Middle school can be critical time in the life of an adolescent who may be faced with opportunities to experiment with and participate in health risk b... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383862 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383861&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22025104%26dopt%3DAbstract This study attempts to find an answer by interviewing 10 school nurses, with varying degrees of experience in international schools in Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Through qualitative semistructured interviews, the school nurses described that the international school children expressed common health needs similar to the ones faced by children in other school settings. However, children in the international schools expressed additional context-specific health needs related to their transient lifestyle, such as language and cultural difficulties, emotional distress, vulnerability, homesickness, alienation, and increased physical health needs related to their expatriate lifestyle. These factors often present a challenge for the school nurse whose profession is to interpret the child's h... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383861 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5319319&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21994321%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bindler RC, Goetz S, Butkus SN, Power TG, Ullrich-French S, Steele M Abstract Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed countries and is showing no signs of abating. The causes of obesity in adolescence are extremely complex, and therefore approaches to prevention and treatments must be multifaceted. Early adolescence is a developmental period when youth are becoming more independent, are influenced by peers, and are making more decisions related to their own health and lifestyles. The purpose of this article is to describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a multilevel school-based intervention program for middle school students in the Teen Eating and Activity Mentoring in Schools (TEAMS) project. Critical components of success included a... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5319319 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5319319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302354&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21976189%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examined the association between accurate and inaccurate perception of weight and self-reported health and risk behaviors among a diverse sample of obese, urban adolescents. Data were analyzed from 1,180 participants in the 2009 Philadelphia Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Health behaviors of obese students self-identifying as very or slightly overweight were compared to obese students who underestimated their weight status. Accurate self-identifiers of weight status were significantly more likely to report trying to lose weight, bullying victimization, and suicide attempts as compared to obese students underestimating their weight status. Findings suggest that it is important for school nurses to understand that perceived weight status confers distinct risk profiles and differing n... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302354 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302357&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21970860%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses a team approach to the assessment and treatment of SM and the role of the school nurse in the school setting. PMID: 21970860 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302357 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302356&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21970861%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kemper AR, Helfrich A, Talbot J, Patel N Abstract School nurses can play a key role in the detection of significant refractive error. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a statewide school nurse vision screening program by evaluating the outcomes of screening among first, third, and fifth graders in 10 schools in North Carolina during the 2009-2010 school year. Of the 2,726 children who were screened, 7.7% (n = 209) were abnormal, of which 89% (n = 186) were placed into a comprehensive database for follow-up. No documentation of any follow-up was available for 35% (n = 65) of these children. Of the 106 with complete eye examination data available, 54.7% (n = 58) had myopia, 22.6% (n = 24) had hyperopia, 11.3% (n = 12) had astigmatism, 1.9% (n = 2) had ani... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302356 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302355&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21970862%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robbins LB, Pfeiffer KA, Maier KS, Ladrig SM, Berg-Smith SM Abstract Motivational interviewing, which involves the use of person-centered, directive counseling techniques, shows promise for changing adolescent behaviors. The purpose of this article was to describe the methodology and findings related to the treatment fidelity of three face-to-face motivational interviewing sessions involving middle school girls and a school nurse to help the girls increase their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The following four areas related to treatment fidelity were addressed: (a) study design, (b) training of interventionists, (c) intervention delivery, and (d) intervention receipt. Findings showed that 34 of 37 (91.9%) girls completed all three sessions. An initial motivationa... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302355 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235799&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21918211%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pourabbasi A, Ebrahimnegad Shirvani M, Khashayar P Abstract Influenza pandemic was a global event in 2009 and intraschool transmission was its main spread method. The present study was designed to evaluate the absenteeism rate during the type A influenza epidemic. Four hundred and eight students from both a guidance school and high school in the Iranian capital were recruited in this retrospective study. The number of days of absenteeism, since the beginning of the school year until the end of the epidemic was recorded. Two hundred and thirteen students missed school during the disease epidemic because of related causes. In other words, 581 person day absences were reported during this period. The influenza pandemic has led to an increase in the absenteeism rate and may ne... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235799 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235798&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21918212%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes a nursing intervention to decrease early school absence in two elementary schools K-3 (N = 449) and a Head Start program (N = 130). The Head Start Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) contacted families of chronically and excessively absent students by telephone, clinic visit at school, or home visit. The aggregate percentage attendance was evaluated by grades (preschool to third grade), schools (Head Start, Elementary Schools 1 and 2), and grades and schools and compared with publicly available school district aggregate data. There were statistically significant increases in attendance from Year 1 to Year 2 at p < .05 at the elementary level but not at the Head Start level. Student demographics, types of contacts, absence reasons (including sick child), and medical di... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235798 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180573&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21878573%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Allen K, Henselman K, Laird B, Quiñones A, Reutzel T Abstract The purpose of this research is to use the reports of school nurses to facilitate the understanding of how schools experience and manage asthmatic, anaphylactic, and diabetic emergencies by quantitative and qualitative analysis of online surveys. E-mails with a link to SurveyMonkey® were sent to all U.S. members of the National Association of School Nurses (13,695). Subjects were asked to describe their self-reported knowledge, opinions, practices, and experiences with such emergencies and the devices used to manage them. Regarding the frequency of emergencies in a given school year, the medians were 8 for asthma, 0 for anaphylaxis, and 10 for hypoglycemia. Twenty-two, five, and one subjects, respectively, rep... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180573 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180572&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21878574%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Garmy P, Jakobsson U, Nyberg P Abstract The aim was to develop a new instrument for measuring length of sleep as well as television and computer habits in school-age children. A questionnaire was constructed for use when children visit the school health care unit. Three aspects of the validity of the questionnaire were examined: its face validity, content validity, and construct validity. Test-retest reliability was assessed by giving the questionnaire twice, 2 weeks apart, to the respondents. The questionnaire was assessed as being reasonably valid, the test-retest results (n = 138) showing 90.4% of the estimates regarding bedtime on weeknights on the two survey occasions to lie within ± 30 min of each other, the test-retest agreement also being rather close (κ > .60... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180572 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180571&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21878575%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes key components for a successful SBHC-university nursing partnership that can evaluate and improve existing school health programs. PMID: 21878575 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180571 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161776&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21862671%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Garcia C, Lindgren S, Kemmick Pintor J Abstract Nurses employed in a variety of school settings often rely on group-format approaches to support the health and well-being of adolescent girls. The process of selecting an effective facilitator, and evaluating the impact of a facilitator on intervention process and outcomes, is rarely described. The purpose of this article was to synthesize the literature regarding facilitator knowledge, skills, and qualities to provide school-based researchers and practitioners with a framework for selecting and evaluating group facilitators. Literature was reviewed between Fall of 2008 and Spring of 2011. Findings were synthesized into categories that provide the organization for this article (why groups, why a facilitator, and the knowledg... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161776 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5161776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161777&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21859947%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Putman-Casdorph H, Pinto S Abstract Asthma remains one of the most challenging chronic illnesses faced by school nurses both nationally and in the State of West Virginia. There is a clear need to provide ongoing continuing asthma education to school nurses. However, nurses face many barriers to receiving this education. The purpose of this pilot project was to develop and evaluate distance learning technology as a method to deliver continuing asthma education to school nurses in West Virginia. A sample of 20 school nurses from 2 counties in West Virginia participated in the study using the Wimba live classroom distance learning program. Significant modest improvements were found in both the intervention groups compared to a control group postintervention. The results of th... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161777 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5161777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5144454&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21844218%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examined risk factors for depression in Asian and Caucasian adolescents. Stratified bivariate secondary analyses of risk indicators and depressed mood were performed in this cross-sectional study of high school survey data (9th to 12th grades) from 2,542 students (198 Asian). Asians had a higher prevalence of depressed symptoms, but similar risk factors as Caucasians. Smoking and injury at work were major risk factors for depressed mood among Asians. Asian-specific risk factors for depression were being foreign-born and having a work-related injury. Asian and Caucasian teens have similar risk factors for depressed mood, though being foreign born and having a work-related injury are risk factors specific to Asian youth, possibly related to social-economic status. Providers of car... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5144454 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5144454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119113&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21825092%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kaya F, Bilgin H, Singer MI Violence among young people is an important public health topic as a universal problem. One of the recent issues concerning both the media and parents is the aggressive behavior among the high school students in Istanbul and the worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the types and rates of aggressive behavior and the contributing factors to this behavior among high school students. Sample was composed of 805 students of 14-18 ages attending five high schools in Istanbul. The most common aggressive behavior among the students was found to be "beating others," 34.5% (n = 278). Past experiences of violence of high school students (direct exposure to violence/witnessing violence/exposure to/witnessing attack with knife/gun) were determined ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119113 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119114&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813415%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Boyacioglu N, Kucuk L The purpose of this descriptive and correlational study was to determine the extent to which irrational beliefs of students in early adolescents predict test anxiety. The study sample consisted of 557 students recruited from primary schools in Turkey. The Irrational Beliefs Scale for Adolescents (IBS-A) and the Test Anxiety scale were used as data-collection instruments. As a result of this study, there was a positive, significant correlation between mean scores on the Text Anxiety scale and total score, and the three subscale (demand for success, demand for comfort, and demand for respect) scores on the IBS-A. It was also found that demand for comfort and success are more statistically significant predictors of test anxiety levels of the students compare... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119114 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071190&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21788401%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 21788401 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071190 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:30:15 +0100 5071190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071189&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21788402%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Davis-Alldritt L PMID: 21788402 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071189 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:30:09 +0100 5071189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071191&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21788399%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Maughan E, Adams R The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine how ratios influenced relationships between school nurses and the educators and parents with whom they work; and how the relationships influenced the understanding and value of the school nurse. A purposeful sampling of 33 participants from four states (New Hampshire, Vermont, Michigan, and Utah) was included in the study. The results indicate both educators and parents perceived the primary role of the school nurse to be medication administration and first aid. The value and understanding of the role of the nurse was not based on the school nurse-to-student ratio. It was influenced by the quality of interactions with school nurses; and the extent to which the nurse was a member of the school team. Schoo... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071191 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071192&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21750234%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bartlett JA, Peterson JA A comprehensive review of literature was conducted to identify the barriers and facilitators, from the parents'/guardians' and primary care providers' (PCPs) perspective, that are associated with the uptake of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among adolescent females. Findings from 14 peer-reviewed articles indicate that 37% of adolescent females, 9 to 17 years of age, initiated the HPV vaccine, compared to the national average of 13- to 15-years-olds, which is 50%. The overall uptake and completion rates of the vaccine were low across all racial and ethnic groups. Barriers included parents'/guardians' knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward the HPV disease and the vaccine, along with the convenience in receiving the vaccine. Six studies reporte... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071192 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975753&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21705515%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wu YP, Steele RG School nurses represent an important resource for addressing pediatric obesity and weight-related health. However, school nurses perceive numerous barriers that prevent them from addressing the weight-related health of students. The current study developed and tested a new, comprehensive measure of nurses' perceptions of 10 types of barriers to addressing pediatric weight in a nationally representative sample of 214 school nurses. The measure was developed in the context of Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological systems theory and includes subscales assessing nurses' perceptions of skills-based, job-related, and societal barriers. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) provided evidence for the validity of the measure, including the three barrier subscales. In additi... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975753 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4975753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975754&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21676916%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Prokop JL, Galon P Implementation of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 will provide an opportunity for school nurses to intervene in the serious childhood obesity problem in the United States. Major changes in the management of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) will likely challenge schools yet may provide the impetus for a collaborative effort by the interdisciplinary school staff and parents to make a real difference for children. School nurses must use this occasion for a change to promote healthy eating habits and increased physical activity levels for students to carry into adulthood. PMID: 21676916 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975754 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4975754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4925896&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21653756%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hendershot C, Pakulski LA, Thompson A, Dowling J, Price JH Young people are likely to experience noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), as the use of personal listening devices and other damaging factors (e.g., video games) increases. Little research has examined the role of school health personnel in the prevention and early identification of hearing impairment. A 32-item, valid and reliable survey was developed regarding elementary and middle school nurses' practices concerning hearing loss screening and prevention. The survey instrument was based on the Stages of Change theory and the Health Belief Model. A random sample of 800 nurses was obtained from The National Association of School Nurses. A two-wave mailing was used to achieve a 58% response rate. Forty eight percent indi... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4925896 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4925896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828062&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21562097%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 21562097 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828062 Tue, 17 May 2011 09:30:37 +0100 4828062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4827981&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21562098%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bishai D, Liu L, Shiau S, Wang H, Tsai C, Liao M, Prakash S, Howard T The purpose of this study was to estimate the risk of acquiring pathogenic bacteria as a result of shaking hands at graduation ceremonies. School officials participating in graduation ceremonies at elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools were recruited. Specimens were collected before and immediately following graduation. Cultures identified any pathogenic bacteria in each specimen. Subjects shook a total of 5,209 hands. Staphylococcus aureus was separately detected on one pregraduation right hand, one postgraduation right hand, and one postgraduation left hand. Nonpathogenic bacteria were collected in 93% of specimens. Pregraduation and postgraduation specimens were of different strains. We measure... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4827981 Tue, 17 May 2011 09:22:00 +0100 4827981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828085&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21551314%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ortabag T, Ozdemir S, Bakir B, Tosun N Adolescents experience the onset and development of several health-related behaviors. The purpose of this study is to determine health risk and promotion behaviors of adolescents between the ages of 11 and 19 who were attending and to test the reliability and validity analysis of the Turkish version of Adolescent Health Promotion Scale (AHPS). The study was a cross-sectional survey and the sample consisted of 1,351 participants. A questionnaire that included demographic information, health risk behaviors, and AHPS was used to collect data. In the current study, the Cronbach's α coefficient for the AHPS was calculated as .92. Female students had significantly higher mean total scale scores than males (p < .05). The 11-14 age group had ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828085 Thu, 05 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828108&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21546647%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Maughan E, Troup KD The purpose of this comparative review was to examine the legislative evolution of school guidance and school nursing over the past century, in hopes of identifying reasons why guidance counselors have been more successful in compliance to recommended ratios than school nurses. A literature review was conducted including CINAHL, MEDLINE, ERIC and other EBSCO databases. The results from this review indicate school guidance programs have been included in more federal legislation, mandating funding, education and certification requirements, which gives counselors a uniformly recognizable credential understood by educators. An extensive effort to develop a national model of school guidance has assisted counselors to uniformly show how they impact student academ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828108 Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774041&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21478414%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ahmad E, Grimes DE The effects of asthma self-management education for school-age children on number of school days missed, emergency department visits and hospital admissions were evaluated through a systematic review of the published research. A total of 9 studies on asthma education programs that were conducted in schools by school nurses and health educators and targeted children 5-18 years of age were reviewed. The studies were all published between 1998 and 2009. The school-based asthma education programs delivered interventions in multiple sessions over short consecutive time periods of about a month to a month and a half. Follow-up data were collected in varying intervals from 1 month to 1 year postinterventions. Results indicated that a decrease in school days missed ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774041 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774042&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21467551%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Stepney C, Kane K, Bruzzese JM Pediatric asthma is often undiagnosed, and therefore untreated. It negatively impacts children's functioning, including school attendance and performance, as well as quality of life. Schoolwide screening for asthma is becoming increasingly common, making identification of possible asthma particularly relevant for school nurses. Nurses may need to help parents cope with the new diagnosis, and teach them skills to manage the illness. The aim of this article is to present a three-phase model of how parents cope with a newly diagnosed pediatric chronic illness. Using asthma as an example, we describe these phases (Emotional Crisis, Facing Reality, and Reclaiming Life), illustrate how parents progress through the phases, and discuss situations associa... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774042 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4669500&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21421941%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 21421941 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4669500 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4669500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4669499&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21444745%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents a discussion of the development of a train-the-trainer anaphylaxis education program providing school nurses with curriculum, lesson plans, teaching-learning activities, and resources for anaphylaxis education of all school staff. PMID: 21444745 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4669499 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4669499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613123&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21393574%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pavletic AC Nurses as accessible, helping adults within schools have daily opportunities to reach adolescents with unmet mental health needs. Understanding the relationship between frequent clinic visits or somatic complaints as a sign of underlying problems, which may be organic or psychoemotional in origin, requires the unique skill set of the school nurse. The welcoming school nurse, who cares for students with acceptance and emotional availability, nurtures the development of trust and meaningful personal connection. It is through this relationship that effective care and case finding occurs. Attachment to the school nurse as a responsive adult fosters a sense of school connectedness, which is associated with academic success. Intentional Interviewing is a person-centered,... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613123 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364018&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173090%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Johnston JC, McNeil DA, Best M, Macleod C Reliable measures of growth in children are necessary for planning and evaluating obesity prevention programs. Currently, measured growth data are unavailable in Calgary for school-age children. This single sample, cross-sectional study included Grade 5 students and their parents. Height and weight measurements of 305 students (68% of those eligible) were taken in private in June 2007 and converted to Body Mass Index (BMI) categories. All but one student (99.7%) completed a questionnaire assessing perceptions of the measurement process. Parents received their child's growth data, an information package on healthy eating and active living, additional resources, and a questionnaire. A third of parents completed the questionnaire. Most st... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364018 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:30:13 +0100 4364018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364016&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21216989%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 21216989 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364016 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:30:06 +0100 4364016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364017&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21189306%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the experience of two sites. PMID: 21189306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364017 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4364017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364019&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173089%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Luthy KE, Thorpe A, Dymock LC, Connely S State immunization laws necessitate compliance for students enrolling in a public or private school system. In support of state laws, school nurses expend hours to achieve immunization compliance with school-age children. For the purpose of creating a more efficient system, researchers implemented an educational and incentive program in local elementary schools to increase tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) booster compliance rates. Students were instructed in regard to their immune systems, immunizations, and where to obtain immunizations. In addition, compliant students were entered into a drawing for an iPod Shuffle or a RipStick. In 2009, the compliance rate expanded from 4% to 57% during a 4-week intervention progr... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364019 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4364019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4262312&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21149741%26dopt%3DAbstract This study employed cross-sectional, descriptive design with convenience sampling to explore rural parent perceptions of child obesity, use of Body Mass Index (BMI) in schools, preferences for receipt of BMI information and, the rural school's role in obesity prevention/treatment. The survey "Parental Perceptions of BMI and Obesity in the School-Age Child" was used. Of the 183 surveys distributed, 65 were returned (35.5%). Fifty-five percentage of parents were in agreement of school-based BMI screening. Fifty-four percentage of parents selected a combination of ways to receive BMI information (letter from school nurse, face-to-face conference with nurse, or via report card). Few parents (6.2%) were reluctant to schools addressing obesity. Significant relationships were identified between n... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4262312 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4262312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4262313&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21131626%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes MU and the importance of this federal action to school health. PMID: 21131626 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4262313 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4262313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232178&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21127311%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Summach AH School nurses are involved in a complex framework of interactions with students, other professionals, parents, and administrators. Trust between nurse and student is critical for interaction effectiveness. The goal of this study was to understand through phenomenology the process of engendering trust in school nurse-high school student interactions. The qualitative approach explored school nurse perceptions of experiences interacting with students, yielding insights into nurse- and setting-based factors contributing to the development of trust. Subthemes within these included key behaviors and attributes enhancing trust engenderment in school nurse-student interactions. Study findings were well supported by the existing nursing and psychological research literature.... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232178 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4232178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232177&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21127312%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee E, Park H, Nam M, Whyte J The purpose of the study was to identify Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) interventions performed by Korean school nurses. The Korean data were then compared to U.S. data from other studies in order to identify differences and similarities between Korean and U.S. school nurse practice. Of the 542 available NIC interventions, 180 were selected as the basis of a questionnaire designed to quantify key aspects of school nursing practice. The data were collected from 131 school nurses working in Korea. The results indicated that Korean school nurses focused on classifications from the Physiological Basic domain. Comparisons to previously reported U.S. data reflect that U.S. school nurses focus primarily on the Behavioral domain. The data refl... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232177 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4232177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232181&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21123847%26dopt%3DAbstract This study identifies the concerns of parents with CSHCN families, including satisfaction with communication between medical providers and schools. Parents completed a survey adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Analysis of data indicated a high utilization of primary care services but highlighted persistent difficulty accessing services. This study demonstrates families have basic unmet needs in attaining services, including respite and palliative care; indicated an interest in improved communication and coordination of health information between schools and their primary health care providers; and expressed interest in augmenting school health services. PMID: 21123847 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232181 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4232181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232180&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21123848%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hawthorne A, Shaibi G, Gance-Cleveland B, McFall S The incidence of childhood overweight is especially troubling among low income Latino youth. Grand Canyon Trekkers (GCT) was implemented as a quasi-experimental study in 10 Title 1 elementary schools with a large Latino population to examine the effects of a 16-week structured walking program on components of health-related physical fitness: Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and cardio-respiratory. Data on 1,074 research participants revealed no significance changes in BMI or waist circumference (p > .05); however, cardio-respiratory fitness increased by 37.1% over baseline. Cardiovascular fitness is an independent determinant of long-term health; therefore, the GCT program may have significantly improved the futu... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232180 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4232180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232179&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21123849%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Head BJ, Barr KL, Baker SK A study was conducted to identify the norms, values, and perceptions of urban immigrant Mexican American (MA) parents of school children relative to physical activity, healthy eating, and child risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Investigators facilitated five focus groups in an urban elementary school setting and analyzed data using qualitative analysis techniques. Methods for participant recruitment, conduct of focus groups, and qualitative data analysis are detailed. Results of analysis are presented. The relationship between parent focus group discussion and the conceptual framework guiding the study are depicted. Implications for practice and research are discussed. PMID: 21123849 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of Sch... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232179 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4232179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160209&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21063033%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 21063033 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160209 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 03:55:23 +0100 4160209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160208&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21063034%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21063034 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160208 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 03:55:18 +0100 4160208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160207&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21068366%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wilkinson B The increasing prevalence of self-injurious behavior (SIB) among mainstream adolescents has led to a growing body of research. This maladaptive behavior is used as a means of regulating negative emotions. Best practices regarding therapy are unclear, with many types of intervention being tried. Analysis of 36 qualitative and quantitative studies, reviews, and theory articles addressing adolescent SIB was conducted looking at aspects such as history, demographics, motivators, risk factors, techniques, and treatment options. An explosion of research is surfacing to determine effective care through creative approaches. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) shows great promise. The school setting is a natural environment for the identification and intervention of SIB whic... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160207 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160206&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21068367%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vollinger LJ, Bergren MD, Belmonte-Mann F The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore utilization of nurse substitutes in the school setting in Illinois. The literature described personnel who staff the school health office in the absence of the school nurse and the barriers to obtaining nurse substitutes. There were no empirical studies conducted on school nurse substitutes in the literature. Thus, a sample of 148 Illinois school nurses was recruited to complete a 20-item online survey. In the absence of a school nurse, 10.1% of health offices were not staffed, 37.8% were covered by a nurse who was simultaneously responsible for their usual assignment, and 25.7% were staffed by nonlicensed personnel. Therefore, 73.6% of the respondents' assignments had no registered ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160206 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4099199&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20966488%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Morrison-Sandberg LF, Kubik MY, Johnson KE Elementary schools are an optimal setting to provide obesity prevention interventions, yet little is known about the obesity prevention practices of elementary school nurses. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into current obesity-related school nursing practice in elementary schools in Minnesota, opinions regarding school nurse-led obesity prevention programs, and school nurses' interest in implementing obesity prevention programs. Semistructured interviews were conducted with key informants from 21 Minnesota school districts (urban = 7; suburban = 8; and rural = 6), who were licensed school nurses (LSNs). Findings indicated that LSNs provided some primary and secondary obesity prevention services. Key informants felt scho... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4099199 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4099199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4099202&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20956579%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was conducted by MASNRN: the Massachusetts School Nurse Research Network. PMID: 20956579 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4099202 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4099202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4099201&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20956580%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Neville K, Foley M, Gertner A Despite receiving increased professional and public awareness since the initial American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) statement defining Auditory Processing Disorders (APDs) in 1993 and the subsequent ASHA statement (2005), many misconceptions remain regarding APDs in school-age children among health and academic professionals. While many disorders account for why a child has difficulty understanding auditory content, this article will provide an overview of the history of APDs, current clinical presentations, distinguish between the common and often coexisting disorders seen in school-age children, and discuss how an audiological evaluation is used to detect the presence of APDs. Using a case method approach, a clinical case scenari... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4099201 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4099201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4099200&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20956581%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jacobson G, Riesch SK, Myers Temkin B, Kedrowski KM, Kluba N Children of late elementary school age (fifth grade) provide evidence that many do not feel safe in their schools. The purpose of this study was to examine how children express their experiences of feeling unsafe in school. Questions guiding the study were What percentage of children in this sample report feeling unsafe at school? What are the aftereffects of feeling unsafe? and How do children describe what makes them feel unsafe? Participants included 243 fifth-grade students who, as part of their participation in a larger study, were asked, "Have you felt unsafe at school?" Children responding affirmatively described what made them feel unsafe. Fifty-seven (23.8%) participants indicated they sometimes or always fe... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4099200 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4099200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067591&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20930174%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gordon SC, Blum CA, Parcells DA School nurses may be the first health professionals to assess the onset of facial paralysis/muscle weakness in school-age children. The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the Gordon Facial Muscle Weakness Assessment Tool (GFMWT) developed by Gordon. Data were collected in two phases. In Phase 1, 4 content experts independently rated each of the 22 items on the GFMWT for content relevance. The ratings were used to generate Item and Scale Content Validity Index (CVI) scores. In Phase 2, school nurses (N = 74) attending a state conference independently rated referral urgency on a set of 10 clinical scenarios using the GFMWT. The GFMWT had an item and scale CVI of 1.0. Overall, the interrater reliability was .602 (p &lt... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067591 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018868&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20876884%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 20876884 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018868 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018867&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20876885%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ambrose CS, Rousculp MD PMID: 20876885 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018867 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018869&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20864549%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kilicarslan Toruner E, Savaser S This research was conducted to assess the effect of a weight management program in Turkish school children with overweight and obesity. Forty one students formed the intervention group while 40 students formed the control group in two elementary schools. Students in intervention group were given seven training sessions in a period of 2.5 months. Concurrently, parents were given two trainings and consultancy. The Body Mass Indices (BMIs) of the intervention group at the third measurement were decreased (p < .05) significantly when compared to the control group. The findings suggest use of school-based weight management programs starting from elementary school. PMID: 20864549 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of Scho... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018869 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018870&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20861414%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents a quantitative assessment of the impact of an epilepsy-focused training program on school nurses. The Epilepsy Foundation and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) created a training program titled "Managing Students with Seizures" to educate school nurses on strategies and resources that they can use to handle emergency situations effectively and to create a safe and supportive school environment for children with epilepsy and seizures. Before and after the training sessions, nurses answered questionnaires that measured their confidence levels in providing care for students with epilepsy and seizures; these questionnaires showed an improvement in nurses' confidence levels across all measures. Analysis was also carried out to identify program components and... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018870 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018871&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20855533%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reports a secondary data analysis from a school-based home visiting program focused on assisting Mexican immigrant mothers and their children develop problem-solving strategies in dealing with stressors. Data were abstracted from home visiting records to determine the types of problems Mexican immigrant mothers chose to discuss with nurses. Nine categories of problems were developed from the data. Problems most frequently identified by mothers were family health concerns and access to health care, parenting and financial concerns. Findings and implications for school nursing practice are discussed. PMID: 20855533 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018871 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3977372&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20837745%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dowdell EB, Bradley PK Today's youth are more technologically savvy than any other generation possessing the ability to go online anytime. This increase in use of and access to technology has also provided adolescents with increasing opportunities to experience online relationships, which can place them in a vulnerable position and risk for harassment, bullying, stalking, exploitation, sexual solicitation, and victimization. A case study of a 15-year-old, 10th-grade girl who demonstrated characteristics of risky Internet and health risk behaviors and experienced online and offline stalking is presented along with tips for Internet Safety for school nurses, parents, and teachers are offered. In the diverse and complex health care settings of the 21st century, professionals are ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3977372 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3977372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858929&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20693415%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews those studies and finds strong support for advance provision for adolescents. Usage of emergency contraception increased with advance provision and there was no increase in negative sexual behaviors or decrease in usage of other contraceptive forms. Implications of these findings for school nurses and school-based health center staff are also discussed. PMID: 20693415 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858929 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3858929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3799320&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20660634%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 20660634 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3799320 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:39:05 +0100 3799320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3738160&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20606057%26dopt%3DAbstract This article provides an initial review of the literature and an analysis of anecdotal stories and media accounts that illustrate professional vigilance in school nursing practice. PMID: 20606057 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3738160 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3738160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3738158&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20606058%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Humensky J, Kuwabara SA, Fogel J, Wells C, Goodwin B, Van Voorhees BW We examine school performance among 83 adolescents at risk for major depression. Negative mood interfered with subjective measures of school performance, including ability to do well in school, homework completion, concentrate in class, interact with peers, and going to class. No significant relationships were found for mood and objective measures of school performance (school attendance, English, and Math grades). Students with a college-educated parent had stronger performance in objective measures (school attendance and Math grades), whereas males had lower English grades. In qualitative interviews, adolescents reported that negative thinking led to procrastination, which led to poor school performance, w... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3738158 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3738158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728324&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20595701%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brown B, Noonan C, Bentley B, Conway K, Corcoran M, Fourstar K, Gress S, Wagner S The purpose of this study is to present cross-sectional and prospective data on acanthosis nigricans (AN) prevalence in the context of other risk factors for diabetes including high body mass index (BMI), abnormal blood pressure (BP), physical inactivity and family history of diabetes among Northern Plains American Indian (AI) children. Standardized health measures were collected in 2,520 K-12th-grade AI students for AN, BMI, and BP. Data were also collected on family history of diabetes and physical activity. Approximately, 9.7% of the participants were positive for AN. AN was associated with high BMI, abnormal BP, and diabetes family history. Sports participation was inversely associated with A... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728324 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3696558&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20566701%26dopt%3DAbstract This article will provide school nurses with the history, etiology, mode of transmission, symptoms, and the recommended treatment of a S. scabiei infection. Implications for school nursing practice will be discussed. PMID: 20566701 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3696558 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3696558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3685580&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20562233%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wong EM, Cheng MM, Lo SK The outbreak of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus has led to numerous precautionary school closures in several countries. No research is available on the school teachers' perceptions as a health protective resource in controlling communicable disease outbreaks. The purposes of this study were to examine the risk perception, the perceived understanding of preventive measures and contingency plans, and the needs of school teachers before the imminent outbreak of H1N1. This survey was conducted with 1,169 Hong Kong school teachers before school closures due to the H1N1 outbreak. The results showed that the teachers were well aware of H1N1 but were still worried about the spread of H1N1 infection. The teachers' worries depended on their psychological reaction, ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3685580 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3685580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678845&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20558660%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alexandropoulou M, Sourtzi P, Kalokerinou A Published research concerning health promotion in Greek schools is limited. The aim of the study was to evaluate special education school nurses' involvement in health promotion activities, examine their attitudes toward it, and to explore the factors influencing their practices. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2005 by mailed questionnaires to all 45 Greek school nurses. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests were used. The results indicate that 37 (82%) school nurses have had moderate involvement in health promotion programs due to the existing health policies set mainly by the school personnel and the state services. Their attitude toward health promotion was positive and depended on personal health promotion pr... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678845 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3678845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678844&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20558661%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gabzdyl EM The United States has one of the highest unintended pregnancy rates of all industrialized nations in the world, with 13% of those occurring among the adolescent population. In 2005, the adolescent birthrate in the United States was 40.5 per 1,000 women and increased 3% in 2006 (Martin et al., 2009). Unintended pregnancy and motherhood can have a tremendous impact and lifelong implications for adolescents and their children as well as financial and societal costs. Helping make contraception accessible to adolescents is one area where school nurses are able to have an impact. Various contraceptive methods are described. Advantages and disadvantages are summarized along with considerations relative to adolescents. General strategies for counseling and caring for adoles... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678844 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3678844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3657054&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20538866%26dopt%3DAbstract This article is a comprehensive literature review on the health effects of energy drinks. Findings from this article indicate the need for educational intervention to inform adolescents of the consequences of consuming these popular drinks. School nurses are in a unique position to teach adolescents about the side effects and possible health issues that can occur when energy drinks are consumed. PMID: 20538866 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3657054 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3657054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3604356&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20501914%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-assisted emergency preparedness course for school nurses. Participants from a convenience sample (52) of school nurses from New Mexico were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups in an experimental after-only posttest design. Intervention group participants completed 15 online emergency preparedness training modules followed by posttests, and control group participants completed the posttests without taking the training modules. Tests measured emergency preparedness with written exams, confidence surveys, and skills performance in videotaped scenarios; the videotaped scenarios were scored by Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians blinded to whether the participants were in the intervention or control ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3604356 Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3604356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3586691&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20479010%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jenlink CH, Kuehnert P, Mazyck D The 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus vaccination campaign focused on use of school-located vaccination (SLV) clinics because of the ability of SLV to reach targeted populations. Large numbers of children are found in schools, and schools are conveniently located throughout communities. Communities are generally familiar with and trust schools, and school facilities can generally accommodate mass vaccination clinics. School nurses are familiar with the health of individual students and may be available to assist in vaccination activities. In addition, schools have access to parental contact information, which can facilitate communications. Challenges faced by LHDs and schools in implementing 2009 H1N1 SLV clinics, including disruption of educational ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3586691 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3586691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560547&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20457946%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ramos MM, Blea M, Trujillo R, Greenberg C Hand washing and hand antisepsis are proven infection control measures in the school setting, yet barriers such as lack of soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer can hinder compliance. This pilot study measured the prevalence of hand cleaning supplies in public schools. Ten school districts (93 schools) participated in school nurse inspections. In November 2008, 90 schools (97%) reported their inspection results. Among 697 total bathrooms, 88.8% had soap and 91.7% had paper towels or hand dryers. Hand sanitizer was reported in 1.2% of bathrooms and 15.2% of cafeterias. No difference was observed between boys' and girls' bathrooms, or primary and secondary schools, in the prevalence of soap or paper towels/hand dryers. Hand washing supp... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560547 Sun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3560547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511173&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20418493%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jenlink CH, Kuehnert P, Mazyck D The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus presented a major challenge to health departments, schools, and other community partners to effectively vaccinate large numbers of Americans, primarily children. The use of school-located vaccination (SLV) programs to address this challenge led health departments and schools to become creative in developing models for successful SLV implementation. Successful models are explored in this article. PMID: 20418493 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511173 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3511173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501835&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20410288%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuehnert P The fall 2009 campaign to vaccinate high-risk U.S. residents against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus presented three key challenges that had significant impact on the effectiveness of campaigns conducted by local health departments (LHDs), schools, and other community partners. These issues included those of communication and trust, both between partners and with the public; the ethics and practicalities of getting vaccine to those at highest risk; and the planning and execution of large-scale, school-located vaccination (SLV) clinics. Approaches to address these challenges and build sustainable local partnerships between schools and LHDs are explored. PMID: 20410288 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501835 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3501835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501834&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20410289%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mazyck D School-located vaccination has a long history in the United States. The 2008 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation for annual influenza vaccination of all children 6 months through 18 years of age adds approximately 30 million individuals to the overall cohort recommended to have a yearly vaccination. The ability to administer this vast number of vaccinations may be beyond the capacity of primary care providers, leaving schools as an attractive venue for mass immunization clinics. PMID: 20410289 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501834 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3501834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494832&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20404356%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Freeborn D, Mandleco B The purpose of this study was to examine the childhood experiences of women with cerebral palsy (CP), from the perspectives of these women. Using the feminist biographical method, eight women with CP participated in two in-depth interviews. Participants ranged in age from 22 to 55 years and had moderate to severe athetoid or spastic CP. Four themes emerged: (a) academic experiences, (b) experiences with teachers, (c) experiences with peers, and (d) coping methods, with both positive and negative subthemes for each theme. Participants with positive academic experiences and positive interactions with teachers and peers were able to develop better ways of dealing with the negative experiences they encountered in education and attained higher levels of educa... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494832 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494831&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20404357%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carlisle SK, Vargas PA, Noone S, Steele P, Sicherer SH, Burks AW, Jones SM Food allergy is increasing in school-age children. School nurses are a primary health care resource for children with food allergy and must be prepared to manage allergen avoidance and respond in the event of an allergic reaction. An anonymous survey was administered to school nurses attending their association meetings to determine their educational needs regarding children with food allergy. With 199 school nurses responding, their self-reported proficiency for critical areas of food allergy knowledge and management varied, with weaknesses identified particularly for emergency plan development, staff education, delegation, developing guidelines for banning foods and planning school trips. Nurses repor... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494831 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494830&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20404358%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Stalter AM, Chaudry RV, Polivka BJ The National Association of School Nurses advocates for body mass index (BMI) screening. Little research describes school nurse practice of BMI screening. In this descriptive study, 25 Ohio school nurses participated in three focus groups. An adapted Healthy People 2010 Determinants of Health Model guided the research questions. School nurses engaged in multiphasic data collection which was contingent on physical environment, workload, and referrals. Lack of system policy was key barrier in terms of data collection, referral, and follow-up. A key facilitating factor was physical education teachers in terms of reinforcing health. School size and privacy were components of school physical environment that influenced screening. Recommendations o... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494830 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494829&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20404359%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McAllister M, Hasking P, Estefan A, McClenaghan K, Lowe J Every day in Queensland, Australia, student services within schools are responding to children who have deliberately self-injured. Although school nurses are in a prime position to effectively intervene, mitigate risk, and promote healthy self-caring behaviors, no programs that focus specifically on self-harm currently exist. This feasibility study of a program to assist young people find safer alternatives to self-harm canvassed opinions of 12 school nurses in secondary schools on the Sunshine Coast in 2009. Participants showed strong support and reported that the program was much needed; had an innovative, strengths-oriented approach; incorporated an essential training component; would likely be engaging for young peo... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494829 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3422545&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20351361%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 20351361 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3422545 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:52:07 +0100 3422545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3422547&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20348215%26dopt%3DAbstract This article aims to provide further guidance for school health officials involved in creating food allergy policies. By structuring policies around ethical principles of confidentiality and anonymity, fairness, avoiding stigmatization, and empowerment, policy makers gain another method to support better policy making. The main ethical principles discussed are adapted from key values in the bioethics and public health ethics literatures and will be framed within the specific context of food allergy policies for schools. PMID: 20348215 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3422547 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3422547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3422546&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20348216%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents an overview of historical legislation and court cases as they pertain to children and individuals with developmental disabilities and of current issues that require further attention and inquiry. PMID: 20348216 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3422546 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3422546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411355&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20335230%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Otto DE, Wang X, Tijerina SL, Reyna ME, Farooqi MI, Shelton ML The purpose of this retrospective quantitative study was to examine the relationships among acanthosis nigricans (AN), body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), school grade, and gender in children attending elementary school located in South West Texas. Data were collected by attending school district nurses. Researchers reviewed 7,026 previously collected records from a state mandated public school health screening program in elementary school Grades 3, 5, 7, and 9, conducted by school nurses. Of 7,026 records, 6,867 were included for the secondary analysis. A logistic regression analysis was carried out with the AN marker as the dependant variable and school grade, gender, BMI, and BP as the independent variab... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411355 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3411355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411354&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20335231%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peterson S, Sheffer S, Roth SL, Bennett PA, Lloyd L School nurses play an important role in identifying students who are at risk for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Few studies have screened Caucasian students, and none have targeted rural, low-income, elementary children. The five noninvasive risk factors used for this study were family history, high body mass index (BMI) for age/sex, racial/ethnic background, hypertension, and acanthosis nigricans. Two thirds of those screened (n = 299) had at least one of the five risk factors for T2DM. Seventeen students (5.6% of those screened) had three or more of the five risk factors and were considered at risk for T2DM. Fifteen percent (n = 43) had hypertension or prehypertension, and 18% (n = 53) were morbidly obese. Hypertension an... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411354 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3411354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411353&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20335232%26dopt%3DAbstract This study assessed mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against human papillomavirus (HPV) using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Experience with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), beliefs about the vaccine encouraging sexual activity, and perception of daughters' risk for HPV were also examined for a relationship with intention. A random sample of mothers in a rural, Midwestern state were mailed a survey with questions pertaining to the intention to vaccinate. Attitudes were the strongest predictor of mothers' intentions to vaccinate, but intentions were not high. Subjective norms also influence intention. Mothers' risk perceptions, experience with STIs, and beliefs about the vaccine encouraging sexual activity were not related to intention. Mothers' perceptions of ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411353 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3411353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182712&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20081089%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 20081089 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182712 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:06:08 +0100 3182712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182711&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20081090%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peterson J Substance use is a major cause of adolescent morbidity and mortality. By age 14, 70% of adolescents have consumed alcohol and half of 12th graders report having used marijuana. The purpose of this study was to increase the understanding of parent and adolescent perceptions regarding adolescent use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) to enhance the development of effective prevention programs. Six adolescent focus groups and one parent focus group participated. Results were derived following elicitation of adolescents' and parents' beliefs regarding adolescent ATOD use and current prevention programs. Findings indicate that current prevention programs are ineffective; ATOD use is normalized by schools, community, and family; positive adult role models deter u... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182711 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:06:05 +0100 3182711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167922&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065096%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yarcheski TJ, Mahon NE, Yarcheski A, Hanks MM The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived stress and wellness in early adolescents and to test primary appraisal as a mediator of this relationship using the Neuman Systems Model as the primary framework. The sample consisted of 144 adolescents, ages 12-14, who responded to instruments measuring perceived stress, primary appraisal, and wellness in classroom settings. Correlational analysis supported the three hypothesized relationships. A series of regression analyses indicated that primary appraisal was a weak mediator of the relationship between perceived stress and wellness. Implications for nursing and recommendations for future studies were addressed. PMID: 20065096 [PubMed - as supplied b... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167922 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167921&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065097%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rivers CL Uncomplicated urinary incontinence (UI) in school-age children is a prevalent yet underrecognized problem that has remained in the shadow of other concerns commonly perceived as more prominent or urgent. There is good evidence that functional UI in children can be treated and managed effectively. When there is no structural or neurologic abnormality and the underlying cause of the UI is related to either the storage or voiding phase of the bladder cycle then it is considered functional. School nurses are in an ideal position to identify, manage, and help children with functional UI cope effectively while maintaining healthy psychosocial well-being and educational success. PMID: 20065097 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167921 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167920&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065098%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shannon RA, Bergren MD, Matthews A There is a gap in the nursing literature regarding children who frequently visit school nurses' offices with recurrent unexplained physical symptoms. A review of the scientific health literature was undertaken to examine the clinical presentation, associated variables, and implications for school nurses regarding children who are frequent school health office visitors with somatic symptoms. This subset of students with medically unexplained symptoms accounts for disproportionate use of primary care and school health resources. Common somatic complaints in school-age children, such as headache and stomachache, are associated with the psychosocial variables of anxiety and depression, childhood adversity, and school stress. Effective and practic... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167920 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167919&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065099%26dopt%3DAbstract This article recognizes the importance of school nurse interventions and the collaboration with stakeholders that should facilitate a better quality of school life and outcomes for students with IBD. A school nurse plan of care is introduced to support actions that are useful in caring for students diagnosed with IBD. PMID: 20065099 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167919 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167918&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065100%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mohr WK, Lebel J, O'Halloran R, Preustch C In 1999, the United States General Accountability Office (USGAO) investigated restraints and seclusion use in mental health settings and found patterns of misuse and abuse. A decade later, it found the same misuse and abuse in schools. Restraints and seclusion are traumatizing and dangerous procedures that have caused injury and death. In the past decade, restraints and seclusion have gone from being considered an essential part of the psychiatric mental health toolkit to being viewed as a symptom of treatment failure. In most mental health settings, the use of restraints and seclusion has plummeted due to federal regulations, staff education, and concerted effort of psychiatric national and local leadership. The purpose of this artic... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167918 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167917&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065101%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Broussard L, Myers R This qualitative descriptive study explored the experiences of school nurses in coastal Louisiana, who were affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008 and who had also been in the path of destruction caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The purpose of the study was to describe the experiences of school nurses affected by repeated natural disasters in relation to their professional practice. The researchers conducted interviews with five school nurses, using the constant comparative method of data analysis to analyze transcripts for recurrent themes. Findings revealed a common process of developing resilience among participants. As a result of their experiences, participants described the ability to recover and adapt in the face of adversity. V... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167917 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167916&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065102%26dopt%3DAbstract This study suggests the need for school-based weight management interventions for children with special needs. PMID: 20065102 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167916 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3167916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149904&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20051557%26dopt%3DAbstract This study explored the sexual harassment experiences of young adolescents in Taiwan. A qualitative research design was employed using focus groups to collect data from 47 elementary students, 10 and 12 years of age. Three themes emerged from the data analysis: "experiences of physical harassment," "experiences of verbal harassment," and "coping with harassment." The potential for school nurses to influence students' behavior, improve sexual health instruction, and create a healthy school environment is significant. School nurses should participate in sexual health education classes actively to advance the sexual health behaviors of school children. PMID: 20051557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149904 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3149904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030215&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934025%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 19934025 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030215 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:04:11 +0100 3030215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030213&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934026%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vinciullo FM, Bradley BJ The study was conducted to determine whether there is a relationship between the Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) and student academic performance. Data were collected from schools and the community for three reports for 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC). The School Health Policies and Programs Survey (SHPPS), the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and the U.S. Census 2000 Profile were used to study the relationships among three parameters: (a) The intervention called a CSHP: (b) Student achievement; and (c) Rate of poverty in each state. A stepwise regression analysis was conducted, controlling for poverty using state-level data. Components of a CSHP had statistically significant relationships with academic achieveme... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030213 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:04:08 +0100 3030213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030212&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934027%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Praeger S, Zimmerman B The purpose of this article is to present a state-by-state summary of rules and regulations governing school nursing practice in the United States. Official government and agency sites were reviewed to determine providers of services in schools, criteria for becoming a school nurse, protection of titling, mandates for school nursing, and the requirements for continuing to practice as a school nurse. Trends were identified after verifying regulatory information. The majority of states credential school nurses for practice, with Departments of Education being the most frequent authorizing agency. Almost half (n = 23, 45%) of the states refer to the role of licensed practical nurses in the school setting. Requirements for becoming a school nurse range from ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030212 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:04:05 +0100 3030212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989611&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19903773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bright KR, Boone SA, Gerba CP The presence of microorganisms on common classroom contact surfaces (fomites) was determined to identify the areas most likely to become contaminated. Six elementary classrooms were divided into control and intervention groups (cleaned daily with a quaternary ammonium wipe) and tested for heterotrophic bacteria. Three classrooms were also tested for norovirus and influenza A virus. Frequently used fomites were the most contaminated; water fountain toggles, pencil sharpeners, keyboards, and faucet handles were the most bacterially contaminated; desktops, faucet handles, and paper towel dispensers were the most contaminated with viruses. Influenza A virus was detected on up to 50% and norovirus on up to 22% of surfaces throughout the day. Children i... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989611 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2989611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981691&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19897607%26dopt%3DAbstract This article will describe the incidence and causes of sudden cardiovascular death in young athletes as well as guidelines intended to prevent this unfortunate problem. PMID: 19897607 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981691 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2981691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974411&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19893022%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Spear HJ School nurses and middle and high school teachers (N = 107) participated in a survey that explored their attitudes and behaviors related to the inclusion of breastfeeding content to highlight the scientific and exceptional health advantages of breastfeeding and to promote a breastfeeding culture. Although some participants believed that breastfeeding content should not be part of school curriculum, the vast majority (86.9%) agreed that the benefits of breastfeeding should be taught to high school students; and over half (57.9%) supported teaching about the value of breastfeeding to middle school children. School nurses are well positioned to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among student populations and play a pivotal and important role in the promotion of a breast... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974411 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2974411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947261&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875770%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kruger BJ, Radjenovic D, Toker KH, Comeaux JM Published qualitative studies have not focused on nurses who solely care for children with special health care needs. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe (a) the work of school nurses who care exclusively for these children, (b) nurses' interaction with parents, staff, or providers, and (c) the challenges, benefits, and support for their role. Data from on-site observation and in-depth interviews with experienced, long-term employed nurses (n = 13) were analyzed using qualitative descriptive inquiry. Performing a personally satisfying clinical role, school nurses adapted to a "teachers world" by working alone, feeling responsible; begging, bartering, and subsidizing; and embracing school as family. They bridged ho... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947261 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921153&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850950%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Garcia C, Pintor JK, Lindgren S Latino girls (Latinas) experience disproportionate rates of emotional distress, including suicidal ideation, which may be indicative of inadequate coping abilities. Prevention of mental health problems, a U.S. public health priority, is particularly critical for Latina adolescents due to lack of access to mental health treatments. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of Project Wings, a 14-session stress management/coping intervention. Latinas in school (ages 15-21) met weekly for 2-hr with two bilingual experienced facilitators to participate in sharing circles, relaxation exercise, and skill building. Intervention participation and post-intervention focus group data were analyzed. Fall semester intervention (n = 10) occurre... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921153 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2921153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921152&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850951%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ogunfowokan AA, Babatunde OA Dysmenorrhea is a problem that girls and women face and often manage themselves with or without support from health professionals. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among adolescents with dysmenorrhea (N = 150) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The aims of the study were to determine their knowledge of menstruation and primary dysmenorrhea, assess the severity of pain they experienced during an episode of primary dysmenorrhea, and determine the management strategies they adopted. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Findings revealed the adolescents had a knowledge deficit regarding menstruation and dysmenorrhea, 58% of respondents reported pain between face 4 and face 10 on the Faces Pain Scale and the majority ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921152 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2921152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921151&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19850952%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robbins LB, Talley HC, Wu TY, Wilbur J Interventions are needed to reduce the high overweight prevalence noted among boys in early high school. Because decreased physical activity (PA) is a factor for weight gain and a decline in boys' PA occurs across the middle school years, a need exists to intervene, as soon as boys reach middle school, to help them get adequate PA. The purpose of this study was to explore perceived benefits, barriers, self-efficacy, enjoyment or activity preferences, and situational or environmental influences related to PA among sixth-grade boys (N = 40). Each boy participated in one of seven focus groups. Having an average weight was the most important benefit. The most prominent personal barrier focused on being unmotivated. Environmental barriers incl... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921151 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2921151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827649&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19770489%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 19770489 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827649 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:52:09 +0100 2827649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827648&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19770490%26dopt%3DAbstract Adherence to National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's "How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School?" Recommendations. J Sch Nurs. 2009 Oct;25(5):382-94 Authors: Jones SE, Wheeler LS, Smith AM, McManus T School health policies and programs provide the framework for a safe and supportive environment for students with asthma. School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006 data were examined to assess whether schools nationwide have policies and programs consistent with the "How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School?" checklist from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. Adherence to some of the recommendations on the checklist was high. For example, 80% or more of schools allowed students to carry and self-administer asthma medications, and obtained and kept asthma action... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827648 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:52:07 +0100 2827648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2738613&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19704047%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Golder T Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurobehavioral disorder that consists of simple and complex tics. This disorder can significantly affect a child's self-esteem and academic success. Although some believe that only adults are affected, this disorder occurs most frequently in early childhood and symptoms decrease with age. Diagnosis of this disorder can be difficult due to the high incidence of comorbidity of other psychiatric illnesses, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disease, and depression. Early recognition of the disorder allows positive interventions geared toward controlling tics and provides an outlet for tic release. Children and families who are affected by the disorder may attempt to hide the b... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2738613 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2738613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2738612&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19704048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: March AL, Atav AS In 2007, 48% of U.S. students of grades 9 to 12 had experienced sexual debut, 7% before the age of 13 years. Preventing early intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases, adolescent pregnancy, and the loss of educational opportunity are important concerns for nurses and educators. A secondary data analysis of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) 2003 provided data identifying the relationships among age at sexual debut, gender, location of residence, and perceived school safety (PSS) as framed by the theory of problem behavior. Mean age at sexual debut was 14.4 years. Males were younger at sexual debut than females. Students reporting positive PSS were older at sexual debut. Age at sexual debut was significantly associated with PSS, gender, and location of re... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2738612 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2738612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638496&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19628772%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cowell JM PMID: 19628772 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638496 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:22:10 +0100 2638496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638495&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19628773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Delack S PMID: 19628773 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638495 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:22:08 +0100 2638495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638494&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19628774%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Praeger S PMID: 19628774 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638494 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:22:05 +0100 2638494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598977&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19592675%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McLachlan DA, Burgos T, Honeycutt HK, Linam EH, Moneymaker LD, Rathke MK Emotion recognition is a critical life skill children need for mental health promotion to meet the complexities and challenges of growing up in the world today. Five nursing students and their instructor designed Emotion Locomotion, a program for children ages 6-8 during a public health nursing practicum for an inner-city parochial school. Emotion Locomotion used an analogy that the "engine" of a train represents the "individual" and the train "cars" represent various emotions, such as happiness, sadness, calmness, and anger. Analysis of pre- and posttest scores showed an increase in appropriate student responses that involved identifying emotions from photographs and in recognition of vocabulary words re... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598977 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2598977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598976&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19592676%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pennington N School nurses play a crucial role in injury prevention and initial treatment when injuries occur at school. The role of school nurses includes being knowledgeable about the management of head injuries, including assessment and initial treatment. The school nurse must be familiar with the outcomes of a head injury and know when further evaluation is indicated. Developing a head injury protocol in the school setting is one strategy to make sure that all involved are able to consistently and effectively respond to a head injury and prevent a possible negative outcome. The combination of a protocol, nursing judgment, and best practices can ensure that all means are used to take care of children when a head injury is sustained. These strategies will help to increase th... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598976 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2598976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561943&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19564251%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Resnick EA, Bishop M, O'Connell A, Hugo B, Isern G, Timm A, Ozonoff A, Geller AC Childhood obesity may be lessened by parent-focused interventions. A pilot parent-directed trial with 46 parents of overweight and obese elementary school students was conducted at two ethnically diverse public schools in Framingham, Massachusetts. Parents were randomly assigned to either the Materials Group, which received mailed educational materials, or the Materials plus Personal Encounters Group, which received educational materials through interactions with community health workers (CHWs). Parents completed baseline and post-intervention surveys; children's body mass index (BMI) percentiles were measured at baseline and post-intervention. There were no differences in the reduction of childre... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561943 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535953&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553354%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gordon SC, Barry CD As health care institutions in the United States respond to shrinking budgets and nursing shortages by increasing the use of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), school nursing practice is changing from providing direct care to supervising activities delegated to UAP. Therefore, delegation is a critical area of concern for school nurses. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore values guiding the delegation of health care tasks to UAP in school settings from the perspective of the school nurse. An inquiry focus group was conducted with 64 Florida school nurses. Values guiding delegation were comprehensive knowledge, trust, and empowerment. These values provided a framework for guiding the delegation process. PMID: 19553354 [PubMed ... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535953 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535954&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19535497%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Piebes SK, Gourley M, Valovich McLeod TC The school nurse plays a dynamic role in the care and treatment of a concussed athlete. Concussions in the adolescent populations are of special concern due to their potential impact on mental development and cognitive function, as well as an increased risk of serious complications including second impact syndrome. The complexity of a concussion requires collaboration between of a variety of health care and school personnel to create an optimal situation for the student-athlete and their family. As the primary health care provider for students during the school day, school nurses can help ensure all necessary steps are taken to aid the recovery of an injured student-athlete. It is important that school nurses are up-to-date on current c... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535954 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535955&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19497981%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents an explanation of the eligibility criteria for K-12 students under Section 504 and its sister statute, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The explanation shows the evolving application of Section 504 to students in terms of three phases: awareness, constriction, and expansion. The latest phase, expansion, started with the January 1, 2009, effective date of the ADA Amendments (ADAA), which dramatically reversed the previous phase of judicial constriction of the eligibility criteria. The changes affect two of the three criteria in the definition of disability under Section 504 and the ADA: (a) an expanded list of illustrations of "major life activities" and (b) much less restrictive standards for interpreting "substantially limits." As a result, the school nurse... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535955 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535966&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19363104%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents a case study that demonstrates the steps in the integration process, the roles of the team members, and implications for school nursing practice. PMID: 19363104 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535966 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535965&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19363105%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents a conceptual strategy which uses the Behavioral Ecological Model (BEM) as a health promotion framework to guide school-based bullying awareness programs and subsequent anti-bullying strategies for school nursing practice. Anti-bullying frameworks and tools are scarce despite the extent of the problem of bullying. This article reviews existing literature centered on the BEM and illustrates how the model can be applied to the school-setting. This is the first time that a multilevel framework has been proposed for school-based anti-bullying in the form of a model. The BEM is a useful tool for assisting in the development of more comprehensive programs to influence anti-bullying intervention in school-based nursing practice. PMID: 19363105 [PubMed - in process] (Sourc... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535965 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535963&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19363107%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moore JB, Pawloski LR, Goldberg P, Kyeung MO, Stoehr A, Baghi H The need for successful nutrition interventions is critical as the prevalence of childhood obesity increases. Thus, this pilot project examines the effect of a nutrition education program, Color My Pyramid, on children's nutrition knowledge, self-care practices, activity levels, and nutrition status. Using a pretest-posttest, quasiexperimental design, 126 fourth- and fifth-grade students from experimental and control schools are compared. The intervention program incorporates an online component www.MyPyramid.gov, Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, and consists of six classes taught over a 3-month period. Results indicated that the program increased nutrition knowledge in the control group. Furthermore, it i... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535963 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535961&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19363109%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Read M, Small P, Donaher K, Gilsanz P, Sheetz A The Conceptual Model of Nursing Health Policy (CMNHP) was used to guide this study of client satisfaction as one component of an ongoing assessment of the Essential School Health Service (ESHS) Programs conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Random samples of parents/guardians of students who use the school nursing services were surveyed to determine the extent to which they were satisfied with school nursing services. The results indicate that parents/guardians have a high level of satisfaction with school nursing services. Mean rank satisfaction scores of parents of children with special health care needs were significantly higher then those parents of children without special health care needs. School nurs... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535961 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535960&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19364878%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Luong J, Yoder MK, Canham D Autism is a developmental disability increasing in incidence over the past decade. Parents of children with autism experience prolonged levels of stress and isolation. Using qualitative research design, nine parents of children with autism participated in this study that focused on the effect of autism on the family, coping styles, and support systems. The target population was first-generation Southeast Asian American parents. Results revealed nine coping style patterns: (a) denial/passive coping, (b) empowerment, (c) redirecting energy, (d) shifting of focus, (e) rearranging life and relationships, (f) changed expectations, (g) social withdrawal, (h) spiritual coping, and (i) acceptance. The school was considered the primary supportive entity. Alt... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535960 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535958&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19383838%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Maughan E Despite the recognized importance of school nurses, the ratios of nurse to pupil are insufficient in many states across the country. The purpose of this study was to describe school nurse-to-pupil ratios by state and to statistically identify factors that may influence these ratios. Funding per pupil unit in general and support services and laws mandating school nurse ratios were some of the factors found to be associated with school ratios. Although the study has significant limitations, this is the first study of its kind to examine factors associated with ratios using secondary databases that are state-specific. Data such as this provide a context for studying those factors potentially influencing ratios. Further studies are needed to explore the numerous potentia... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535958 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535956&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19482959%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Prenni PG Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a cardiac condition in which an extra electrical pathway within the heart causes an abnormal increase in heart rate. It affects one to three people of every 1,000 people worldwide, occurring more often in males. Diagnosis usually occurs during young adulthood, so it is important for school nurses to be familiar with the condition. Prophylactic treatments, as well as surgical intervention to permanently block the extra pathway, are options for people with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Tachycardia associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can occur occasionally even when prophylactic treatment is administered. School nurses must know how to properly assess and treat episodes of tachycardia that may occur in the school setting. W... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535956 Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535957&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19470905%26dopt%3DAbstract This study adds to our knowledge of the factors influencing staffing and highlights important social and political factors that school nurses can target to improve nurse to pupil ratios. PMID: 19470905 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535957 Mon, 25 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535959&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19383837%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was conducted to document mothers' experiences of the care their CSHCN receive across health care and educational settings. Data were collected during standardized, open-ended, one-on-one interviews with 10 mothers of CSHCN in urban, suburban, and rural areas in a Midwestern state. Interviews were transcribed and content analysis revealed five themes: (a) communication, (b) educational system issues, (c) mother as a caregiver and expert, (d) navigating the system, and (e) strategies and coping. Describing and understanding experiences of mothers of CSHCN is important to developing appropriate supportive interventions. PMID: 19383837 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of School Nursing) The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535959 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535964&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19363106%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lockwood-Rayermann S, McIntyre SJ Oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) causes 99.7% of all cervical cancers. HPV Types 16 and 18 are responsible for approximately 77% of cases, and peak prevalence occurs in females younger than 25 years of age. The recent implementation of HPV vaccination provides females with the opportunity to prevent infection. School nurses are advocates of student health and often a primary source of information. Therefore, they can play a key role in promoting vaccination prior to sexual debut. They can also promote regular cervical screening postvaccination, which may not be apparent to many students and parents. To deal with such issues, school nurses need a firm understanding of HPV and its role in cervical cancer. A greater understanding of HPV disea... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535964 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535962&cid=s_38014_27_f&fid=38014&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19363108%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Adams S Primary and acute care settings are the focus of a concerted effort to implement evidence-based practice (EBP) in health care; yet, little attention has been given to use of EBP among school nurses. The aims of this study were to (a) describe current use of EBP among school nurses attending a national school nurse conference, (b) describe demographic, individual, and organizational factors associated with EBP use, and (c) identify resources needed to enhance EBP use. A survey designed for this study was distributed during a national school nurse conference. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and independent t tests were used to analyze respondent data regarding the current level of EBP use, awareness, skills, and information sources. Respondents also identified reso... The Journal of School Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535962 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535962