The Mismatch between Children's Health Needs and School Resources
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| Title: | The Mismatch between Children's Health Needs and School Resources |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Knauer, Heather, Baker, Dian L., Hebbeler, Kathleen, Davis-Alldritt, Linda |
| Source: | Journal of School Nursing. Oct 2015 31(5):326-333. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Special Health Problems, Special Needs Students, School Health Services, Public Schools, Interviews, Qualitative Research, Surveys, School Nurses, Student Needs, Health Needs, Financial Support, Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Special Education, School Personnel, Communication Strategies, Data Collection, School Role, Parent Participation, Misconceptions, Public Policy, Allied Health Personnel |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1059840515579083 |
| ISSN: | 1059-8405 |
| Abstract: | There are increasing numbers of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) who require various levels of care each school day. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of public schools in supporting CSHCN through in-depth key informant interviews. For this qualitative study, the authors interviewed 17 key informants to identify key themes, provide recommendations, and generate hypotheses for further statewide survey of school nurse services. Key informants identified successful strategies and challenges that public schools face in meeting the needs of all CSHCN. Although schools are well intentioned, there is wide variation in the ability of schools to meet the needs of CSHCN. Increased funding, monitoring of school health services, integration of services, and interagency collaboration are strategies that could improve the delivery of health services to CSHCN in schools. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 23 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1073968 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | There are increasing numbers of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) who require various levels of care each school day. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of public schools in supporting CSHCN through in-depth key informant interviews. For this qualitative study, the authors interviewed 17 key informants to identify key themes, provide recommendations, and generate hypotheses for further statewide survey of school nurse services. Key informants identified successful strategies and challenges that public schools face in meeting the needs of all CSHCN. Although schools are well intentioned, there is wide variation in the ability of schools to meet the needs of CSHCN. Increased funding, monitoring of school health services, integration of services, and interagency collaboration are strategies that could improve the delivery of health services to CSHCN in schools. |
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| ISSN: | 1059-8405 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1059840515579083 |
