Supporting Students with Neurodevelopment Disorders in School Health Care—School Nurses’ Experiences

Melendez, Andrea Berglund; Malmsten, Maria; Einberg, Eva-Lena; Clausson, Eva; Garmy, Pernilla

doi:10.3390/ijerph17165752

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“…The school nurse can, through health conversations, introduce knowledge about stress and the effect of stress on the body. School nurses can identify signs of stress and mental health issues among students with different needs ( Berglund Melendez et al, 2020 ; Jönsson et al, 2019 ; Musliu et al, 2019 ) and are important in the work to support a positive mental health development among adolescents ( Garmy et al, 2014 ). School nurses can also work in teams with other school health professionals such as the school social worker to address issues of stress among adolescents both on an individual and group level.…”

Section: Implications For School Nursing and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experiences of Stress – A Focus Group Interview Study Among Swedish Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hörbo

Johansson

Garnow

et al. 2021

The Journal of School Nursing

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Adolescence can be a stressful period in life. The period contains challenges associated with the transition from childhood to adulthood (body changes, changes in interpersonal relationships, and identity changes). The aim was to investigate experiences of stress among adolescents in addition to stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Focus group interviews (n = 8) were conducted with girls (n = 22) and boys (n = 19) aged 13–15 in southern Sweden. The transcribed interviews were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Analysis of the collected material resulted in two categories with four sub-categories each of which highlights adolescents’ experiences of stress. The results show that adolescents’ have a variety of experiences of stress, i.e., what they mean are the sources of stress and how stress is manifested. The adolescents experienced how stress was manifested both physically and emotionally. This affected both their sleep and performance. The adolescents reflected on both positive and negative manifestations of stress.

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confidence: 99%

Experiences of Stress – A Focus Group Interview Study Among Swedish Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hörbo

Johansson

Garnow

et al. 2021

The Journal of School Nursing

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“…In relation to that, our key stakeholder interviews added a qualitative dimension to this evidence, highlighting the importance of factors like self-advocacy, confidence, and self-esteem in building resilience (individually and relationally) among adolescents with NDDs. Indeed, by fostering self-advocacy through cultivating self-determination, adolescents can be empowered to actively participate in their own treatment and decision-making ( 72 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Resilience and adolescence-transition in youth with developmental disabilities and their families: a scoping review

Zukerman,

Bottone,

Low

et al. 2024

Front. Rehabil. Sci.

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BackgroundChildren with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs, e.g., cerebral palsy) and their caregivers face lifelong and impactful challenges, particularly during life-transition periods such as adolescence. One's resilience emerges as an essential ability to navigate this vulnerable phase. Resilience is a complex concept that embeds multiple factors on various levels. Little is known about what resilience factors are pivotal in youth with NDDs and their families as they transition into adolescence and how these are addressed as part of existing targeted interventions.ObjectivesThis review explored the concept of resilience in youth with NDDs and their families. Specific aims included describing salient resilience factors in adolescents with NDDs and their families and to describe how resilience is addressed as part of targeted interventions.MethodsUsing the Arskey and O'Malley framework, six steps were undertaken, including a comprehensive literature search (n = 5 databases), transparent study selection, detailed data extraction with a coding scheme (n = 46 factors), results' collating with numerical and inductive content analysis, and consultation with three key stakeholders.ResultsThe study screened 1,191 publications, selecting fifty-eight (n = 58; n = 52 observational and n = 6 intervention) studies. Findings revealed that resilience in this context is closely linked to more than forty factors across four levels (individual; family; school/peers; and community). Pivotal factors include social and emotional competence, optimism, and family/peer relationships. While existing interventions targeting resilience show promising results, few programs are available and generalizable to different NDDs. Stakeholders highlighted the importance of addressing resilience factors that are not targeted in existing interventions: caregivers' self-efficacy and self-esteem, as well as youth's and caregiver's confidence. Preferences for and advantages of online delivery for support programs and individual/group features also emerged.ConclusionThe review emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to support youth with NDDs and their families during adolescence transition. To enhance their resilience, recognizing caregivers' roles, customizing interventions, and exploring new implementation formats are avenues that align with the current evidence and opportunities for practical development in this field.

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“…The main focuses for school nurses are health promotion and preventing ill health ( Persson et al, 2022 ). Several studies among Swedish school nurses show that school nurses are highly involved in working with mental health problems among children and adolescents ( Berglund Melendez et al, 2020 ; Jönsson et al, 2019 ; Musliu et al, 2019 ; Persson et al, 2022 ). Despite this, no specific response options were provided for spontaneous visits regarding anger management, depression screening, suicidal ideations, or substance abuse.…”

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School Nurses’ Perspectives on Health among School-Aged Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Garmy

Rahr

Persson

et al. 2022

The Journal of School Nursing

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The aim of this study was to investigate school nurses’ perspectives on students’ health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden in 2021. A cross-sectional survey design was used with school nurses (n = 225) working in schools in Sweden from elementary to upper secondary levels. The Clausson School Nurse Perception Questionnaire was used with two additional questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. The school nurses rated students’ physical health as very good or good in 78% of the cases and their mental health as very good or good in 64%. There was also a negative trend in mental health during the pandemic, especially among girls. School nurses working in vulnerable areas (i.e., areas with a high proportion of immigrants and those receiving financial assistance) rated students’ physical and mental health significantly worse compared other areas.

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Supporting Students with Neurodevelopment Disorders in School Health Care—School Nurses’ Experiences

Cited by 7 publications

References 22 publications

Experiences of Stress – A Focus Group Interview Study Among Swedish Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Experiences of Stress – A Focus Group Interview Study Among Swedish Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resilience and adolescence-transition in youth with developmental disabilities and their families: a scoping review

School Nurses’ Perspectives on Health among School-Aged Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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