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Assessment of upper respiratory infections in the school-age child
The Nurse Practitioner
|January 1, 1984
Insights
School-aged children frequently get upper respiratory infections, causing missed school days. This protocol helps school nurses assess children with these common respiratory issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Infectious Diseases
- School Nursing
Background:
- Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are a significant cause of absenteeism in school-aged children.
- URIs disrupt the educational process and impact academic performance.
- Effective management requires identifying underlying conditions and coordinating care between healthcare and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a structured protocol for school nurse practitioners.
- To enhance the assessment of children presenting with upper respiratory complaints.
- To support timely and appropriate interventions for pediatric respiratory illnesses.
Main Methods:
- Development of a clinical assessment protocol.
- Focus on identifying key indicators of URIs in children.
- Guidance for school nurses on differential diagnosis and management.
Main Results:
- A standardized approach to URI assessment in schools.
- Improved ability for school nurses to differentiate common URIs from more serious conditions.
- Facilitation of evidence-based decision-making for student health.
Conclusions:
- Implementing this protocol can improve the care of children with URIs in school settings.
- Early and accurate assessment by school nurses is crucial for minimizing absenteeism.
- This protocol supports the integration of health and education for student well-being.
Abstract:
The incidence of upper respiratory infections in school-aged children contributes to absenteeism and interferes with the learning process. It is, therefore, important to identify the underlying conditions and determine the appropriate actions for health care and education. The following protocol is designed to aid school nurse practitioners in their assessment of the child with upper respiratory complaints.