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Teresa Diez Fernández1, José Angel Gómez Carrasco, Jorge L Gómez González
1Departamento de Enfermeria, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. teresa.diezf@uah.es
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|March 25, 2011
Summary
Teachers express concerns about students with chronic diseases in classrooms, citing a lack of clear handling instructions. They recognize the need for improved health education and training to support these students effectively.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Educational Psychology
Context:
- School environments present unique challenges for children with chronic diseases.
- Teacher preparedness is crucial for managing health-related concerns in the classroom.
- A survey was conducted in the Autonomous Community of Madrid (CAM) to assess teacher perspectives.
Purpose:
- To investigate teacher concerns regarding the presence of students with chronic diseases.
- To identify specific challenges faced by teachers in supporting these students.
- To gauge teacher interest in enhanced health education and training.
Summary:
- Seventy-three teachers reported having students with chronic diseases in their classrooms.
- 56% of teachers expressed insecurity about potential acute complications.
- Key concerns included a lack of explicit handling instructions, absenteeism, and limitations on activities.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for targeted professional development for educators on managing chronic conditions in schools.
- Underscores the importance of school-based health education and support systems.
- Identifies a willingness among teachers to acquire new skills for better student care.
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