TY - JOUR
T1 - The Role and Impact of Nurses in American Elementary Schools
T2 - A Systematic Review of the Research
AU - Lineberry, Michelle J.
AU - Ickes, Melinda J.
PY - 2015/2
Y1 - 2015/2
N2 - School nurses are tasked with the critical job of keeping students safe and well. Due to competing demands for resources in schools, the impact of school nurses must be demonstrated to secure their jobs. A systematic review of the literature from 1937 to 2013 was conducted to show the efficacy of school nursing activities in American elementary schools. While some studies of immunization compliance, attendance rates, body mass index screening, vision screening, and follow-up are promising, results are mixed and additional evidence is needed. The impact of school nurses on educational and health outcomes must continue to be evaluated and more rigorous evaluation methods should be explored. Suggestions for future research and collaborations are discussed.
AB - School nurses are tasked with the critical job of keeping students safe and well. Due to competing demands for resources in schools, the impact of school nurses must be demonstrated to secure their jobs. A systematic review of the literature from 1937 to 2013 was conducted to show the efficacy of school nursing activities in American elementary schools. While some studies of immunization compliance, attendance rates, body mass index screening, vision screening, and follow-up are promising, results are mixed and additional evidence is needed. The impact of school nurses on educational and health outcomes must continue to be evaluated and more rigorous evaluation methods should be explored. Suggestions for future research and collaborations are discussed.
KW - elementary
KW - health services
KW - school health
KW - school nurse
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U2 - 10.1177/1059840514540940
DO - 10.1177/1059840514540940
M3 - Article
C2 - 24972802
AN - SCOPUS:84922172728
SN - 1059-8405
VL - 31
SP - 22
EP - 33
JO - Journal of School Nursing
JF - Journal of School Nursing
IS - 1
ER -