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The cognitive and academic impact of sickle cell disease

Sara Day1, Elisabeth Chismark

  • 1International Outreach Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|November 24, 2006
PubMed

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Sickle cell disease (SCD) impacts many students academically due to central nervous system issues. School nurses are vital in advocating for these students and bridging communication gaps.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Neuroscience
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects over 30,000 US students.
  • Central nervous system (CNS) complications like stroke and cognitive impairment are common in SCD.
  • These complications significantly impact academic performance and future opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the academic and cognitive effects of SCD in students.
  • To highlight the limited existing interventions for SCD-related academic challenges.
  • To define the crucial role of school nurses in advocating for affected students.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of landmark and recent studies on SCD's cognitive and academic impact.
  • Analysis of the role of school nurses in managing student health and educational needs.
  • Discussion of awareness and resource allocation challenges in schools.

Main Results:

  • SCD-related CNS complications frequently lead to academic failure and disability.
  • There is a notable scarcity of reported interventions for academic support in SCD.
  • Educator awareness and school resource allocation for SCD are insufficient.

Conclusions:

  • School nurses are essential liaisons between healthcare providers, families, students, and educators.
  • Proactive advocacy and education by school nurses can mitigate academic risks for students with SCD.
  • Addressing the educational needs of students with SCD requires increased awareness and resources.

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