Students With Chronic Diseases: Nature of School Physician Support

Taras, Howard; Brennan, Jesse J.

doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2008.00319.x

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“…16 Collaboration between community clinicians and school physicians, such as the use of telemedicine technology for communication by physicians in partnerships with schools, 17 is an effective approach to ensuring that families receive consistent messages from all asthma care clinicians. [18][19][20][21] Although many studies have documented excessive school absenteeism caused by asthma, 22 , 23 recent studies have shown that the percentage of attendance among students with asthma can equal that of students without asthma when the former receive evidence-based care that includes school-based asthma services. 24 , 25 Examples of evidence-based school asthma services include having a full-time nurse, or having a school-based health clinic.…”

Section: Identify Students With Asthmamentioning

confidence: 98%

Working With Schools to Improve Pediatric Asthma Management

Wheeler¹,

Buckley²,

Gerald³

et al. 2009

Pediatric Asthma, Allergy & Immunology

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Asthma morbidity in pediatric patients can be signifi cantly reduced through the coordinated efforts of asthma care clinicians, families, and schools. The efforts of asthma care clinicians and schools, both individually and collectively, should address the medical and psychosocial needs of the patient. The synergy created by each playing an active role in pediatric asthma management assists the patient in gaining adequate asthma control. In addition to writing asthma action plans for their patients, clinicians can work with schools more effectively by focusing their efforts on the following key actions: promoting asthma-friendly schools; identifying schoolaged children with asthma; educating patients and school staff about asthma; assisting patients, families, and schools in reducing exposure to environmental triggers; assisting the school staff in helping students manage their asthma at school; and playing an active role in monitoring and coordinating care with schools and families by working closely with care coordinators/case managers. School-based asthma management programs can assist families and asthma care clinicians in achieving good asthma control for school-aged patients. This article reviews recent research fi ndings and provides guidance for asthma care clinicians on how to enhance a full range of school-based asthma management for their patients.

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Section: Identify Students With Asthmamentioning

confidence: 98%

Working With Schools to Improve Pediatric Asthma Management

Wheeler¹,

Buckley²,

Gerald³

et al. 2009

Pediatric Asthma, Allergy & Immunology

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“…Overall, a school physician can become a positive liaison between the medical home, the family, and the school. 8 Table 1 contains a nonexclusive list of essential areas of expertise required of a school physician. one-on-one nurses and door-to-door transportation Reviews of emergency care plans for children with life-threatening conditions.…”

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Role of the School Physician

Devore¹,

Wheeler²

2013

Pediatrics

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes the important role physicians play in promoting the optimal biopsychosocial well-being of children in the school setting. Although the concept of a school physician has existed for more than a century, uniformity among states and school districts regarding physicians in schools and the laws governing it are lacking. By understanding the roles and contributions physicians can make to schools, pediatricians can support and promote school physicians in their communities and improve health and safety for children.

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