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[School nurses in Germany-pilot projects and consolidation].

Franka Metzner-Guczka^1,2, Susanne Heumann-Schoop^1,3, Daniel Mays²

¹Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.

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School nurses are vital for student health, acting as a crucial link between schools and healthcare. Despite promising pilot projects in Germany, nationwide implementation of school nurses remains limited.

Keywords:

Educational equity Healthcare Healthy school School nurse

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Health Services Research

Context:

German school healthcare is currently inadequate, creating a significant gap in student health services.
School nurses are specialized professionals who bridge the school and healthcare systems.
Existing pilot projects have explored the role and impact of school nurses in mainstream schools.

Purpose:

To evaluate the impact of school nurses on students' health outcomes in pilot projects.
To provide an overview of the current status of school nurses in German schools.
To discuss barriers and facilitators for nationwide integration of school nurses.

Summary:

School nurses provide essential care, including managing chronic conditions, early mental health detection, and health education for students.
Model projects in eight German federal states show promising results, with some continuing.
International evidence supports the effectiveness of school nurses in addressing diverse student health needs.

Impact:

School nurses play a central role in meeting the complex health requirements of children and adolescents.
Despite demonstrated potential, school nurses are not yet universally implemented in the German school system.
Successful integration strategies are needed to overcome current limitations and expand school nursing services.