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Consultations Within School Health Services: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Gunhild Hustad1, Marit Müller De Bortoli2, Elisabeth Holm Hansen1,3
1Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Porsgrunn, Norway.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|December 1, 2025
Summary
School nurses in Norway face time constraints, with many pupils waiting for consultations. Limited resources impact service delivery, highlighting the need for increased funding to support student health needs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Nursing
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- School health services are crucial for student well-being.
- Understanding consultation dynamics is key to optimizing care.
- Norwegian school nurses' practices require detailed examination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the content of school health consultations.
- To outline school nurses' assessment practices.
- To identify factors influencing consultation duration.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional observational study in Norway.
- Data collected via self-report forms from 96 school nurses.
- Analysis of 382 consultations using descriptive statistics and regression.
Main Results:
- 30% of pupils experienced waiting times; 29% of consultations were drop-in.
- 41% of consultations were time-prioritized due to limited resources.
- Mental health was the primary concern; interruptions negatively impacted consultation length.
Conclusions:
- This study offers novel insights into Norwegian school health consultations.
- Findings underscore the need for adequate resources to ensure quality care.
- Recommendations for policy and budget allocation are implied.
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