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This study shows an integrated health assessment program for schoolchildren detects more cases of hearing, enuresis, learning, and behavioral issues compared to traditional methods. This approach enhances early identification of student health concerns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- School Health Programs
- Child Development
Background:
- Traditional school health assessments rely on periodic physical examinations.
- An integrated approach offers continuous observation and data collection throughout the school year.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an integrated health assessment program for kindergarten children.
- To compare the effectiveness of an integrated approach versus traditional methods in identifying health issues.
Main Methods:
- An experimental group of 557 kindergarten children participated in the integrated program.
- A control group of 498 children received the traditional health assessment program.
- Data on identified problems (hearing, enuresis, learning, behavior) were collected and compared.
Main Results:
- The integrated program identified a significantly greater number of cases for hearing, enuresis, learning, and behavioral problems.
- Early detection rates for specific childhood health issues were higher in the experimental group.
Conclusions:
- An integrated, observational approach to school health assessment is more effective than traditional methods.
- This integrated model facilitates earlier identification and intervention for various student health concerns.
Abstract:
In contrast to the traditional program of health assessment of schoolchildren based on periodic physical examination, the program described in this paper is based on the integration of information and data obtained by observation through the school year from parents, teachers and the school nurse, who coordinates the program. The numbers and the types of problems and the date on which they were identified are compared in an experimental group of 557 kindergarten children and a matched control group of 498 children in whom the traditional program was maintained. For problems of hearing, enuresis, learning and behaviour the number of cases detected was significantly greater in the experimental group than in the control group. Each element of the proposed program is analysed and the advantages of an integrated approach to health assessment of schoolchildren are underlined.