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  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Respiratory Care
  • School Health Services

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  • Students with medical complexity increasingly require specialized care in schools.
  • Oxygen therapy is critical for students with certain health conditions, posing safety risks if not managed properly.
  • School nurses play a vital role in coordinating health and educational plans for these students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based guidance on care coordination for students receiving oxygen therapy in schools.
  • To address the unique challenges school nurses face in ensuring student safety during oxygen administration.
  • To support the educational access of students with medical needs requiring oxygen.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence on oxygen therapy in schools.
  • Analysis of care coordination strategies for students with medical complexity.
  • Synthesis of best practices for school nurse management of oxygen administration.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key challenges in school-based oxygen therapy.
  • Development of a framework for effective care coordination.
  • Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration for student safety and educational success.

Conclusions:

  • School nurses require specific guidance for safe and effective oxygen administration.
  • Care coordination is essential to mitigate risks associated with oxygen therapy in educational settings.
  • Implementing evidence-based practices ensures students receive necessary respiratory support while accessing education.