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Research priorities in school nursing: a Delphi process.

Linda H Edwards1

  • 1Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|June 25, 2002
PubMed
Summary

School nurses and child health researchers used a Delphi study to prioritize key issues. The top priorities identified were the impact of school nursing on student health and its connection to educational outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Health Nursing
  • Nursing Research
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • A 1999 Invitational Summit Conference identified the need to prioritize school nursing research.
  • School nursing is a critical component of child health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prioritize research issues in school nursing using a consensus-based approach.
  • To identify the most significant challenges and opportunities for school nursing research.

Main Methods:

  • A three-round Delphi process involving 27 nurse leaders.
  • Prioritization criteria included policy support, funding potential, problem severity, impact, and partnership potential.
  • Consensus was achieved on the top 10 research issues.

Main Results:

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  • Consensus was reached on the top 10 most important research issues for school nursing.
  • The two highest-priority issues remained consistent across all three Delphi rounds.
  • The top research priorities were the impact of school nurse services on student health and the relationship between school nurse practice and educational outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully identified and prioritized critical research areas in school nursing.
  • Future research should focus on quantifying the impact of school nursing on student health and academic success.
  • These findings can inform policy and funding decisions to advance school nursing practice and research.