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Title: Breathing Easy: A Qualitative Analysis of School Nurse and Administrator Perspectives on Stock Inhalers and School-Based Asthma Management
Language: English
Authors: Krista Edenfield, Danita Hingston, Paige Hardy, Ana Ongtengco, Emily Wilt, Aastha Saggar, Molly A. Martin, Andrea A. Pappalardo
Source: Journal of School Nursing. 2026 42(3):232-241.
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: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: School Nurses, Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Diseases, School Health Services, Drug Therapy, School Policy, Emergency Programs, Knowledge Level, Staff Development, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: Illinois
DOI: 10.1177/10598405241311137
ISSN: 1059-8405
1546-8364
Abstract: Stock inhalers are unassigned rescue inhalers available for students who experience asthma symptoms at school. This study sought to understand school nurse and administrator perspectives on school-based asthma management and stock inhaler policy implementation. Twenty-three semistructured interviews were conducted with professionals from five high asthma burdened counties in varied geographic settings. Thematic analysis revealed three themes. "School-Based Asthma Management" revealed concerns about management methods of asthma and respiratory emergencies, and incident tracking. "Access to a Supportive Asthma School Environment" emphasized growth opportunities for family education, staff training, and resource access. "Stock Inhaler Programming" described how stock inhalers ensure consistent asthma medication access with easy integration into existing emergency protocols. With proper adoption and dissemination, stock inhaler programming has the capacity to enhance school-based asthma management and emergency responsiveness in schools across the country. This study highlights how health policy implementation and its integration into practice can transform school health.
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