School Nurses' Role in Helping Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders
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Published on: June 12, 2020
Manar AlAzzam1, Mohammad Suliman2, Mohammed ALBashtawy3
1Assistant professor, Faculty of Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Al-Mafraq, Jordan.
Insights
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) impacts children globally, often with co-occurring conditions. School nurses are vital for enhancing ADHD awareness and support services.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children across diverse backgrounds.
- Core symptoms include hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, significantly impacting academic and social functioning.
- Comorbidities like anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities affect 40%-60% of children with ADHD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the critical role of school nurses in improving ADHD service delivery.
- To advocate for increased awareness and early identification of ADHD in school settings.
- To highlight the need for enhanced support systems for children with ADHD and their families.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on ADHD prevalence and comorbidities.
- Analysis of the potential impact of school nurse interventions.
- Exploration of strategies for community and national screening programs.
Main Results:
- School nurses can be integral to improving ADHD awareness and service models.
- Existing research provides a foundation for developing targeted interventions.
- Community programs and national screening initiatives can enhance support.
Conclusions:
- School nurses are essential in the multidisciplinary approach to managing ADHD in children.
- Further development of educational programs, workshops, and screening initiatives is recommended.
- Integrated care models involving school nurses can improve outcomes for children with ADHD.
Abstract:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a multifaceted disease characterized by core symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, affecting children across every socioeconomic and ethnic group. An estimated 40% to 60% of children with ADHD have comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities. School nurses must be an integral part of the process of increasing awareness about ADHD through improving the service delivery model for affected children and their families. There is a solid foundation of research on which they can build to improve the benefits through study, workshops, community programs, and national screening programs.
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