The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic and Mental Health-Related School-Nurse Visits in United States Schools

Banzon, Tina; Sheehan, William J.; Petty, Carter R.; Hauptman, Marissa; Flanagan, Siobhan; Bell, Darin; Shamosh, Brett; Bartnikas, Lisa M.; Phipatanakul, Wanda

doi:10.1016/j.acap.2022.09.002

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“…School vaccination during COVID-19 has been perceived as an opportunity to increase access to and equity in vaccines (Behrmann et al, 2022); the school nurse can identify those who have not received vaccines or have missed some doses (Boyer-Chu, 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in the rate of student visits to school nurses for mental health and anxiety, suggesting that the pediatric population is at risk of increased adverse mental health impacts related to the pandemic and underlining the key role that the nurse has in identifying young people in need of assistance (Banzon et al, 2023). During the COVID-19 pandemic, many nurses experienced increased work burdens and stress; a survey highlights mental health challenges that many school nurses experienced during the school year 2021/2022, proving that nurses faced adverse working conditions (Merkle et al, 2023).…”

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The Role of the School Nurse in the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review

Veronese,

Rossetto

2024

Clin Nurs Res

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The school nurse has a crucial role in the United States and the United Kingdom and has their own expertise dedicated to school assistance for children, families, school staff, and the community. This study aims to identify the role and skills of the school nurse and understand the effects of COVID-19 on nursing skills in the following countries: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy. A Scoping Review was conducted following the JBI methodology for scoping reviews, following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Three databases were consulted: PubMed, Cinahl, and Scopus. In all, 58 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included. 93.1% of the studies were carried out in the United States, 5.2% in the United Kingdom, and 1.7% in Italy. 34.5% of the articles were published in 2020, 15.5% in 2021, 31% in 2022, and 19% in 2023. 22.4% of the studies included in the review concerned health promotion and education. Regarding the methodology of the studies, 41.5% of the studies were commentary papers, 15.5% were observational studies, and 12% were cross-sectional studies. Considering the effects of the school nurse in the United States and the United Kingdom, it is possible to reflect on how the systematic presence of a nurse could also have benefits in Italy.

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The Role of the School Nurse in the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review

Veronese,

Rossetto

2024

Clin Nurs Res

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“…1). Having access to a school nurse is especially critical as they are often the only health professional many students see, and thus, they are central to student wellness, which has been made even more imperative in the post‐COVID environment (Banzon et al, 2022; Garmy et al, 2023; Pattison et al, 2021). Therefore, the first recommendation arising from this study is that school administrators empower school nurses with an advocacy platform that recognizes and values their equal partnership in meeting the K‐12 educational mission.…”

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“…The essential role of the school nurse is to bridge healthcare and education by overseeing students' health and well‐being. Evidence is clear that school nurse experiences are essential to explore because of the crucial role they have in advancing well‐being and ensuring the academic success of students (Banzon et al, 2022; Garmy et al, 2023; Pattison et al, 2021). Through their practice, school nurses safeguard the K‐12 education mission because, with their healthcare expertise, students remain in school and learning.…”

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Achieving the educational mission: Are Connecticut school nurses valued?

Batten

2024

Psychology in the Schools

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School nurses are indispensable for students' educational success. They are often the only healthcare professional a child will see who can care for immediate health needs, coordinate care for students' chronic health conditions, and promote healthy behaviors. This qualitative study is the first to investigate the experiences that influence the inclusion of Connecticut school nurses as valued and essential partners in K‐12 education. Interviews with 14 Connecticut school nurses uncovered how they perceive their community values their role and practice in furthering the educational mission. The analysis revealed that although school nurses believe they bring value to students by providing equitable healthcare and wellness education access, they identified four organizational structural gaps in being seen as valued critical partners in the educational setting. They feel dispensable, their workload expectations are overwhelming, they feel undervalued as equal professionals, and they need more access to adequate professional development. This study has significant implications for K‐12 education leaders because school nurses are vital partners in the educational mission. They bridge healthcare and education, ensuring students can optimally learn. Recommendations for how leaders can empower school nurses are included.

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Effect of Wellness Education on Students’ Physical Activity and Quality of Life in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study

Yılmaz,

Altunkürek

2023

American Journal of Health Education

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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic and Mental Health-Related School-Nurse Visits in United States Schools

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

The Role of the School Nurse in the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review

The Role of the School Nurse in the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review

Achieving the educational mission: Are Connecticut school nurses valued?

Effect of Wellness Education on Students’ Physical Activity and Quality of Life in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study

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