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School preparation for the asthmatic student.

R E Sapien1, A Allen

  • 1University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Albuquerque 87131, USA. rsapien@salud.unm.edu

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Many students with asthma lack emergency action plans in schools. School nurses often lack involvement and necessary equipment, impacting asthma management and student safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • School Nursing
  • Asthma Management

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease in children.
  • Effective asthma management in schools requires clear emergency plans and appropriate equipment.
  • School nurses play a critical role in managing students' asthma during school hours.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the availability and utilization of emergency asthma equipment and action plans in schools.
  • To understand the extent of school nurses' involvement in developing and implementing these plans.
  • To identify gaps in asthma emergency preparedness within the school setting.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to school nurses.
  • Data collected focused on the frequency of asthma-related visits, the presence of emergency asthma action plans, and the availability of specific equipment.

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  • Statistical analysis was performed on the collected data.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant percentage of school nurses reported that a majority of students with asthma do not have a complete emergency action plan (only 20% reported 75%-100% coverage).
    • 24% of nurses were unaware if students had an emergency plan, and only half had input into plan development.
    • Availability of emergency equipment was limited: oxygen (16%), peak flow meters (45%), metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) (0%), and nebulizers (20%).

    Conclusions:

    • Many students with asthma lack adequate emergency action plans in schools.
    • School nurses' involvement in asthma action plan development and the availability of essential emergency asthma equipment are insufficient.
    • There is a critical need to improve asthma emergency preparedness in schools to ensure student safety and well-being.