Supporting Primary School Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Qualitative Investigation of Teaching Staff

Abbie Jordan1,2, Konstantina Vasileiou2,3, Ceri Brown4

  • 1Centre for Pain Research, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.

Insights

Teaching staff use creative strategies to support children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in school. Clear communication and individualized support are key to maximizing inclusion for students with JIA.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric rheumatology
  • Educational psychology
  • Childhood disability studies

Background:

  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) significantly impacts children's school functioning.
  • Existing research often focuses on child self-reports, necessitating an examination of educator perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore teaching staff's experiences and perceptions of supporting children with JIA in school.
  • To identify strategies and challenges faced by educators.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 51 UK-based teaching staff supporting children aged 7-11 with JIA.
  • Online surveys and subsequent telephone interviews were conducted.
  • Data analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis.

Main Results:

  • Four key themes emerged: communication, flexibility and adaptation, inclusion, and learning and knowing.
  • Effective communication between staff and parents is crucial.
  • Individualized support enhances inclusion for children with JIA.

Conclusions:

  • Teaching staff employ proactive and creative strategies to support students with JIA.
  • Educators often provide this support without adequate training.
  • Identified needs and resources for supporting teaching staff are highlighted.
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