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Area of Science:

Community Health Nursing
Child and Adolescent Health
Communication Science

Background:

School nurses are increasingly expected to focus on preventative health strategies.
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) is an evidence-based tool for enhancing interpersonal communication.
VIG has demonstrated effectiveness in various community nursing settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the theoretical underpinnings of VIG in a school nursing context.
To describe the practical application of VIG by a school nurse within a Children's Fund project.
To examine the ethical considerations associated with implementing VIG in school-based practice.

Main Methods:

Utilized Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) as a primary intervention tool.
Filmed short segments of interactions, edited to emphasize participant strengths.
Conducted feedback sessions between the guider (school nurse) and participant.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the feasibility of VIG implementation within a school nursing role.
Highlighted VIG's potential to enhance communication and identify strengths in children.
Provided practical insights into integrating VIG into preventative school health agendas.

Conclusions:

VIG offers a valuable, strength-based approach for school nurses to enhance communication.
The application of VIG aligns with a preventative agenda in community and school nursing.
Ethical considerations are crucial for the successful and responsible use of VIG in child-focused services.