Technology-mediated training programs for school health teams on special health care needs: a scoping review.

Abstract

Objective: To map technology-mediated training programs for school health teams that address special health needs in the school environment and to identify their characteristics.

Method: The review followed the JBI methodology. Eight databases were searched for published and gray literature. Studies published in Portuguese, English or Spanish since 2000 were included to capture emerging training programs.

Results: Of the 1,106 studies identified, 29 were reviewed in full and eight were included in the final analysis. All studies were carried out in the United States of America. Program topics included chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, procedures, as well as emergency situations, all aimed at school nurses and based on a conceptual or pedagogical framework. The programs included thematic modules of various lengths and offered online and hybrid training through various digital educational resources.

Conclusions: Programs focused on chronic health conditions and assessed professionals' knowledge, skill development, self-efficacy, and confidence; few studies provided a detailed exploration of the underlying pedagogical models and did not use formative assessment.