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The STARS program: social empowerment training for preadolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
1School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University, Camden, NJ, USA.
Summary
The STARS curriculum, a nursing intervention for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), improved scholastic competence, social acceptance, and behavior. This program utilized social empowerment training and peer support to help students navigate challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Psychology
- Educational Interventions
Background:
- Rising diagnosis rates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children necessitate targeted interventions.
- Existing school-based support systems require enhancement to address the complex needs of students with ADHD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate the STARS (Social Empowerment Training and Responsibilities for Students with ADHD) curriculum as a novel nursing intervention.
- To enhance scholastic competence, social acceptance, and behavioral conduct in preadolescents diagnosed with ADHD.
Main Methods:
- The STARS curriculum comprises eight sessions focused on social empowerment training.
- A support group model was employed, encouraging peer-to-peer interaction and collaborative problem-solving.
Main Results:
- The intervention demonstrated positive effects on participants' perceptions of scholastic competence.
- Improvements were observed in social acceptance and behavioral conduct among students with ADHD.
- The peer support component fostered dynamic conversations and creative solution development.
Conclusions:
- The STARS curriculum is an effective nursing intervention for improving key outcomes in preadolescents with ADHD.
- Social empowerment training and peer support are valuable components in addressing the challenges faced by students with ADHD in school settings.