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Validation of a Model for Developing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for School Nursing.
Angela M Lepkowski1, Robin Adair Shannon1, Erin D Maughan2
116100University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA.
Summary
A new model for developing school nursing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) was tested. This model successfully produced an evidence-based CPG for managing student seizures and epilepsy, improving care for students with special health needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Policy
Background:
- Lack of rigorous clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) hinders evidence-based care for students with special health needs.
- The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) developed a Model for Developing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for School Nursing (School Nursing CPG Model).
Purpose of the Study:
- To test and validate the School Nursing CPG Model.
- To identify areas for improvement in the model's structure and process.
- To develop an evidence-based CPG for school nursing practice addressing seizures and epilepsy.
Main Methods:
- A trial CPG development project was conducted using the School Nursing CPG Model.
- Quality improvement measures were implemented using the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle.
- The process aimed to systematically develop an evidence-based CPG for a priority student health condition.
Main Results:
- The trial project successfully validated the School Nursing CPG Model.
- The project resulted in the development of an evidence-based CPG for managing seizures and epilepsy in schools.
- Both specific aims of the project were accomplished, indicating model efficacy.
Conclusions:
- The School Nursing CPG Model is a validated and effective framework for developing evidence-based CPGs in school nursing.
- The developed CPG for seizures and epilepsy can enhance the quality of care for students with this condition.
- This work addresses a critical need for rigorous guidelines in school nursing practice.
Keywords:
children with seizures and epilepsyclinical practice guidelineevidence-based practicenational association of school nursesschool nursingstudents with special health-care needsMore Related Videos
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