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Introducing NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students With Asthma CPG and
Judith Quaranta1, Rosa Darling2, Kimberly J Stanislo3
1Associate Professor, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, USA.
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) released new guidelines for managing asthma in students. These evidence-based recommendations and an implementation toolkit aim to improve care quality for school-aged children with asthma.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Public Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) inform healthcare decisions to enhance quality and patient outcomes.
- Asthma is a prevalent condition affecting school-aged children, necessitating specialized nursing care.
- The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) identified a need for targeted guidance in school settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the NASN's 2025 School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Students with Asthma.
- To highlight the importance of evidence-based recommendations in school nursing.
- To present an accompanying Implementation Toolkit designed for practical application.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of research and evidence.
- Development of evidence-based recommendations for school nurses.
- Creation of an implementation toolkit with practical resources.
Main Results:
- The guideline provides specific, actionable recommendations for school nurses.
- The implementation toolkit offers tools and resources to facilitate guideline adoption.
- The CPG supports the role of school nurses in delivering high-quality asthma care.
Conclusions:
- The NASN guideline and toolkit empower school nurses to implement evidence-based asthma management strategies.
- Adoption of these resources can lead to improved health outcomes for students with asthma.
- This initiative underscores the critical role of school nursing in managing chronic conditions in educational settings.
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