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Developing a school asthma policy.

Shawna L McGhan1, Linda I Reutter, Patrick A Hessel

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, Alberta Asthma Center, University of Alberta, Box 4033, 11402 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2, Canada. smcghan@ualberta.ca

Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|February 28, 2002
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Schools can improve asthma management by developing comprehensive policies. This involves creating supportive environments, educating staff, and clarifying medication protocols to help students with asthma thrive academically and improve their quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • School Health Policy
  • Asthma Management

Background:

  • Asthma is the most prevalent chronic childhood disease, yet schools lack adequate support for its management.
  • Schools face challenges balancing educational needs with student health and behavioral issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a school asthma policy.
  • To create an optimal physical and social environment for students with asthma.
  • To enhance students' ability to manage their condition, improve quality of life, and support effective learning.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed school asthma issues within a community-based intervention.
  • Developed a school asthma policy focusing on environmental control, staff education, medication protocols, and symptom response.

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  • Strengthened collaboration between health, school, and community sectors.
  • Incorporated stakeholder feedback and developed an evaluation plan.

    • Main Results:

    • A structured approach was used to develop a comprehensive school asthma policy.
    • The policy aimed to improve the school environment for students with asthma.
    • Collaboration and clear protocols were key components of the policy development process.

    Conclusions:

    • School asthma policies are crucial for supporting students with asthma.
    • Effective policies require collaboration across sectors and stakeholder input.
    • Implementing such policies can lead to better asthma control, quality of life, and academic performance for students.