Period Product Resources and Needs in Missouri Schools: Focus Group Discussions with School Nurses
This study explored period product resources and needs in Missouri schools from the perspective of school nurses. We conducted eight focus groups with school nurses (n = 51) across Missouri using purposive sampling. Focus group data were analyzed in Dedoose via multiple coders and achieved strong inter-rater reliability (Cohen's Kappa = 0.92). Several interconnected themes with associated sub-themes were identified. First, school nurses do not have sufficient resources to help students manage menstruation and minimize menstruation-related absenteeism. Second, schools' heavy reliance on donations can lead to inconsistencies...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Anne K Sebert Kuhlmann Kirstin A Palovick Casey Allen Mintesnot T Teni Cheleia Marshall Source Type: research

Listening to School Nurses' Voices: A Mixed Methods Study on the Continued Impact of COVID-19 on School Nursing Practice
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 18:10598405241237726. doi: 10.1177/10598405241237726. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSchool closures in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated losses of critical student resources as physical, mental, emotional, and social needs escalated. Identifying the challenges, strategies, and changes in school nurse (SN) practice in Massachusetts during this pandemic is fundamental to understanding how to manage future anticipated pandemics while protecting children, communities, and SNs. The purpose of this mixed-methods descriptive study in the second year of the global pandemic was to (a) listen ...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: M Laurette Hughes Laura White Mary Jane O'Brien Judy Aubin Carol Bradford Source Type: research

The Perceived Power and Powerlessness in School Health Nurses' Mental Health Promotion Practices: A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 11:10598405241241212. doi: 10.1177/10598405241241212. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSchools are important arenas for mental health promotion initiatives. School nurses have the opportunity and ability to support and promote students' mental health, but their role and practices have been perceived as somewhat unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore school nurses' mental health promotion practices. A total of 12 scientific studies were synthesized through a meta-ethnographic approach. The overarching results of the synthesis show that school nurses' mental health promotion practices are ...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nina Flodin Stina Lejtzen Hrafnhildur Gunnarsd óttir Source Type: research

The Perceived Power and Powerlessness in School Health Nurses' Mental Health Promotion Practices: A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 11:10598405241241212. doi: 10.1177/10598405241241212. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSchools are important arenas for mental health promotion initiatives. School nurses have the opportunity and ability to support and promote students' mental health, but their role and practices have been perceived as somewhat unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore school nurses' mental health promotion practices. A total of 12 scientific studies were synthesized through a meta-ethnographic approach. The overarching results of the synthesis show that school nurses' mental health promotion practices are ...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nina Flodin Stina Lejtzen Hrafnhildur Gunnarsd óttir Source Type: research

The Perceived Power and Powerlessness in School Health Nurses' Mental Health Promotion Practices: A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 11:10598405241241212. doi: 10.1177/10598405241241212. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSchools are important arenas for mental health promotion initiatives. School nurses have the opportunity and ability to support and promote students' mental health, but their role and practices have been perceived as somewhat unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore school nurses' mental health promotion practices. A total of 12 scientific studies were synthesized through a meta-ethnographic approach. The overarching results of the synthesis show that school nurses' mental health promotion practices are ...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nina Flodin Stina Lejtzen Hrafnhildur Gunnarsd óttir Source Type: research

The Perceived Power and Powerlessness in School Health Nurses' Mental Health Promotion Practices: A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 11:10598405241241212. doi: 10.1177/10598405241241212. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSchools are important arenas for mental health promotion initiatives. School nurses have the opportunity and ability to support and promote students' mental health, but their role and practices have been perceived as somewhat unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore school nurses' mental health promotion practices. A total of 12 scientific studies were synthesized through a meta-ethnographic approach. The overarching results of the synthesis show that school nurses' mental health promotion practices are ...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nina Flodin Stina Lejtzen Hrafnhildur Gunnarsd óttir Source Type: research

The Perceived Power and Powerlessness in School Health Nurses' Mental Health Promotion Practices: A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 11:10598405241241212. doi: 10.1177/10598405241241212. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSchools are important arenas for mental health promotion initiatives. School nurses have the opportunity and ability to support and promote students' mental health, but their role and practices have been perceived as somewhat unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore school nurses' mental health promotion practices. A total of 12 scientific studies were synthesized through a meta-ethnographic approach. The overarching results of the synthesis show that school nurses' mental health promotion practices are ...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nina Flodin Stina Lejtzen Hrafnhildur Gunnarsd óttir Source Type: research

Moving the Needle: A Qualitative Exploration of the School Nurses' Experience with Virginia's Human Papillomavirus Mandate
This study aims to understand Virginia school nurses' practice in implementing the HPV vaccine mandate through the exploration of their subjective experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis using the socioecological model guided data analysis. Factors that influence nursing practice were identified at all socioecological model levels The data from this study is intended to provide an understanding of school nursing practice so that interventions to improve HPV vaccination rates can be developed.PMID:38594950 | DOI:10.1177/10598405241241229 (Source: The Journal of School Nursing)
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 10, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kimberly McNally Ali Weinstein Lisa Lindley Robin Wallin Amira Roess Source Type: research

School Health Services' Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Interorganizational Collaboration Regarding Students With Mental Illness: A Scoping Review
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 9:10598405241245029. doi: 10.1177/10598405241245029. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSchool health services (SHSs) and school nurses play a crucial role in identifying and supporting students with mental illness. The integration of information and communication technology (ICT) can facilitate interorganizational collaboration in this context. Due to the limited research in this area, a scoping review was conducted to explore SHSs' use of ICT in interorganization collaboration regarding students with mental illness. Six articles were reviewed, revealing three key themes: "types of ICT employed by SHSs in ...
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 10, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Angelika Johansson Cristvall Margaretha Larsson Johanna Tell Lisa Sk är Source Type: research

The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 1:10598405241242207. doi: 10.1177/10598405241242207. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38557314 | DOI:10.1177/10598405241242207 (Source: The Journal of School Nursing)
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Martha Dewey Bergren Source Type: research

The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 1:10598405241242207. doi: 10.1177/10598405241242207. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38557314 | DOI:10.1177/10598405241242207 (Source: The Journal of School Nursing)
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Martha Dewey Bergren Source Type: research

The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 1:10598405241242207. doi: 10.1177/10598405241242207. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38557314 | DOI:10.1177/10598405241242207 (Source: The Journal of School Nursing)
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Martha Dewey Bergren Source Type: research

The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 1:10598405241242207. doi: 10.1177/10598405241242207. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38557314 | DOI:10.1177/10598405241242207 (Source: The Journal of School Nursing)
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Martha Dewey Bergren Source Type: research

The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 1:10598405241242207. doi: 10.1177/10598405241242207. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38557314 | DOI:10.1177/10598405241242207 (Source: The Journal of School Nursing)
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Martha Dewey Bergren Source Type: research

The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards
J Sch Nurs. 2024 Apr 1:10598405241242207. doi: 10.1177/10598405241242207. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38557314 | DOI:10.1177/10598405241242207 (Source: The Journal of School Nursing)
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Martha Dewey Bergren Source Type: research