Protocol: School Absenteeism Among Children and Young People With Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Area of Science:

• Education
• Public Health
• Disability Studies

Background:

• School absenteeism is a significant issue for children and young people with disabilities.
• Understanding the root causes is crucial for developing effective interventions.
• Existing research highlights various contributing factors, but a comprehensive synthesis is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and synthesize factors influencing school absenteeism among children and young people with disabilities.
• To identify individual, family, and school-related factors contributing to absenteeism.
• To inform evidence-based strategies for improving school attendance in this population.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review protocol.
• Qualitative synthesis of extracted data.
• Inclusion of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies.

Main Results:

• The review will synthesize findings on individual, family, and school-related factors.
• Identification of key themes and patterns influencing absenteeism.
• Data will be extracted and analyzed from empirical studies.

Conclusions:

• The findings will provide a comprehensive understanding of absenteeism drivers.
• This review will guide the development of targeted interventions.
• Improved school attendance for children with disabilities is the ultimate goal.