Exploring educationalists' views on the need for school nurses in secondary schools in Greece

Mastrogiannis, Dimos; Δελτσίδου, Άννα; Νούλα, Μαρία; Poulaka, Maria-Apostolia; Gesouli-Voltyraki, Eftyhia; Fouka, Georgia; Plakas, Sotiris; Mantzorou, Marianna

doi:10.12968/bjsn.2013.8.6.303

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“…The literature confirms that the presence of a full-time school nurse is vital for parents [ 7 , 28 , 29 ], as the school body is considered responsible for the health of each student, especially in primary school [ 30 , 31 ]. Furthermore, teachers also feel safer with the presence of a school nurse according to a study conducted in Greece.…”

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Care and Safety of Schoolchildren with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Parental Perceptions of the School Nurse Role

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Schoolchildren with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) need supervision in the management of their disorder by the school nurse, securing proper care and safety in the school environment. The aim of this study was to investigate the parents’ perceptions regarding the care and safety of their children with T1DM at school. In this cross-sectional study, 356 parents of children with T1DM attending primary and secondary school (convenience sample) completed the “Parents’ Opinions about School-based Care for Children with Diabetes” and the “Safety of children with T1DM at school”. The majority (58.8%) noted that their children received some care from a school nurse, less than half (44.6%) declared feeling very safe concerning diabetes care, and 42.5% reported high levels of diabetes management satisfaction. Younger age of the child (p < 0.001), school nurses’ advanced diabetic care skills (p < 0.001), existence of school nurse’s office (p < 0.05) and higher educational level of the father were positively correlated with higher parental feelings of safety and satisfaction. The presence of a school nurse was associated with higher academic performance (p < 0.001), significantly fewer absences due to the disorder (p < 0.001) and better diabetes management (p < 0.043). The daily presence of a school nurse in school decreases absenteeism, greatly improves school performance and enhances diabetic management of schoolchildren with T1DM.

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Care and Safety of Schoolchildren with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Parental Perceptions of the School Nurse Role

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Exploring educationalists' views on the need for school nurses in secondary schools in Greece

Abstract: School nurses promote pupils' health, and their balanced physical, mental and social development. School nurses working in the Greek public sector are only employed in special schools and are supervised by the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Culture and Sports.

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Care and Safety of Schoolchildren with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Parental Perceptions of the School Nurse Role

Care and Safety of Schoolchildren with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Parental Perceptions of the School Nurse Role

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