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Measuring outcomes of school nursing services
Jacqueline L Stock1, Nanci Larter, Gail M Kieckehefer
1Center for Children With Special Needs, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
Summary
School nurse interventions significantly impact student health and academic success, yet documentation of these outcomes is limited. This study explored school nursing roles, outcomes, and necessary infrastructure for better impact reporting.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Extensive research exists on school health services' impact on students.
- Limited data specifically addresses the outcomes of school nursing interventions.
- This study focuses on the unique contributions of school nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the documentation of school nurse intervention outcomes.
- To define the scope of the school nurse role.
- To identify the infrastructure required for reporting school nursing outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature review on school nursing outcomes.
- Interviewed 22 leaders in school nursing.
- Analyzed literature and interview data.
Main Results:
- Identified 15 articles detailing positive school nursing outcomes.
- Leaders highlighted key outcomes and infrastructure needs for school nursing.
- Current literature covers only a fraction of the school nurse's role.
Conclusions:
- Existing literature inadequately represents the full scope of school nursing.
- Specific infrastructure components are crucial for documenting school nursing impact.
- Resources for developing this infrastructure require further discussion.