Andrea L Tanner, Megan Friesen, Julie Collings, Yuedi Yang, Susan Perkins
{"title":"Mind Body Medicine Skills Group Intervention for School Nurse Health and Well-Being: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Andrea L Tanner, Megan Friesen, Julie Collings, Yuedi Yang, Susan Perkins","doi":"10.1177/10598405261478635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261478635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>School nurses encounter numerous work-related stressors that may affect their health and professional well-being. Guided by the Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation, this pilot randomized controlled trial tested the preliminary effects of an established intervention, mind body medicine skills (MBMS) groups, on school nurses' health (perceived stress, mental and physical health, and health behaviors) and professional well-being (professional quality of life, workplace wellness support, burnout, and moral distress) compared with a control group. Postintervention, the MBMS group showed improvements relative to controls in health (except in self-rated physical health) and professional well-being and a significant reduction in perceived stress (<i>d</i> = -0.73, <i>p</i> = .011). The intervention was feasible, and participants judged the coping skills appropriate for students in grades 4-12. These findings support conducting larger trials to evaluate MBMS as a strategy to strengthen school nurses' well-being and enhance support for the students they serve.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261478635"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148834270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Violence Prevention Practice Trends in Large U.S. School Districts, 2012-2024.","authors":"Ann E Richey, Avanti Adhia","doi":"10.1177/10598405261479728","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261479728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Though state laws require schools to address and prevent violence through education programs and/or trainings, implementation of violence prevention practices may vary across districts and over time. Using representative data from the 2012-2024 School Health Profiles for 10 large urban school districts across the United States, we used logistic regression to analyze trends of 11 school violence prevention practices. The most common practice across districts was having a designated staff member for students to confidentially report bullying, sexual harassment, and electronic aggression (95.3%-97.8% across years). The least common practice across districts was using self-assessment tools to assess policies/programs for unintentional injury/violence prevention (38.3%-53.8% across years). For most practices at the district level, the percentage of schools implementing the violence prevention practices from 2012 to 2024 did not significantly change. There are opportunities for additional implementation across school districts, particularly for assessing current policies/programs, engaging parents/families, and training staff.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261479728"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13574369/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148834279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital Mental Health Interventions for Emotional Resilience and Mental Well-Being in Children and Young People: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Saffiatu Nantwi, Siobhan O'Connor","doi":"10.1177/10598405261473648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261473648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children and young people's mental health remains an international public health concern. Digital mental health interventions have the potential to bridge existing gaps in care and increase health literacy in youths, as recommended in global health policies. This review explores the factors affecting the implementation and utilisation of self-directed and practitioner-facilitated (e.g. school nurse, counsellor or teacher-led) digital mental health interventions to promote emotional resilience and mental well-being in youths. Four databases were searched: CINAHL, EMBASE, Medline and PsycINFO. Studies were narratively synthesised and critically appraised using CASP, JBI and MMAT tools. The PRISMA checklist was applied throughout. Twenty studies published from 2016 to 2025 were included. Three key themes emerged which highlighted factors impacting the utilisation and implementation of digital mental health interventions among youths: (1) intervention design, (2) professional facilitation and (3) peer support. Self-directed and practitioner-facilitated digital mental health interventions can support youth mental well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261473648"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148800572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Caregiver-Teacher Agreement in Preschool ASD-Related Behaviors: Findings from the Jintan China Child Cohort.","authors":"Stacey L Bevan, Ying Dai, Jianghong Liu","doi":"10.1177/10598405261473669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261473669","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) relies on caregiver reports during primary care visits, yet teachers offer an underutilized perspective for school nurses conducting community-based assessments. This study describes caregiver-teacher concordance on ASD-related behaviors in preschool children and identifies predictors of differences in ASD-related behavior ratings in the Jintan China Child Cohort (N = 1,209) using the Child Behavior Checklist and Teacher Report Form.Only 4.1% of children were identified with concernts by both informants and 24.7% showed disagreement; mothers reported concerns more often than teachers. Threshold-based concern ratings were positively associated (OR = 2.07, p < .001) and concordance was small (κ = 0.11, p < .001). Prenatal secondhand smoke exposure was associated with greater teacher concern (β = -0.48, p = .019); co-sleeping arrangements (β = 0.66, p = .020) and birth complications (β = 0.43, p = .036) were associated with greater maternal concern. We provide three fictional vignettes for school nursing practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261473669"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148763684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Roles and Challenges of School Nurses Caring for Children with Medical Complexity in Japan.","authors":"Tomoyo Yamashita, Hiroshi Inada, Takako Konda, Haruo Shintaku, Katsuji Tanaka, Takashi Hamazaki","doi":"10.1177/10598405261475316","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261475316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The number of children with medical complexity has been increasing annually, resulting in a growing demand for appropriate support from nurses in school settings. However, the lack of standardized criteria and clearly defined job descriptions presents a significant challenge in securing and retaining personnel. This study aimed to clarify the current status of school nurses, their perceptions of professional roles, and barriers to effective care. A paper-based questionnaire survey was conducted, followed by semistructured interviews with school nurses in City A, Japan. Responses were obtained from 34 participants (response rate: 71%). Witnessing students' growth and ensuring their safety were identified as key sources of professional fulfillment and motivation. In contrast, many participants described themselves as \"extra workers,\" reflecting low self-esteem and role ambiguity. These findings indicate that school nurses experience considerable anxiety and role-related challenges, highlighting the need for guideline development, systematic support, and structured training programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261475316"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148727693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"National Association of School Nurses and Society of Pediatric Nurses Joint Position Statement: School Start Times.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10598405261475315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261475315","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261475315"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148702420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephany Zhivotovsky, Ikemsinachi C Nzenwa, Robin Cogan, Sunny G Hallowell, Rebecca Robbins, Amy J Kaplan, Chana A Sacks, Peter T Masiakos, Cornelia L Griggs
{"title":"Understanding School Nurses' Perspectives on Firearm Violence Prevention: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Training Needs.","authors":"Stephany Zhivotovsky, Ikemsinachi C Nzenwa, Robin Cogan, Sunny G Hallowell, Rebecca Robbins, Amy J Kaplan, Chana A Sacks, Peter T Masiakos, Cornelia L Griggs","doi":"10.1177/10598405251339655","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405251339655","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined school nurses' experiences and beliefs about firearm violence and related policies. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the National Association of School Nurses Annual Conference in July 2023, gathering data on attitudes and knowledge regarding firearm violence prevention. Of the 363 respondents (65% response rate), 98% were female, and 44.9% had under 10 years of experience. Nearly half reported firearm ownership, and 39% had encountered incidents involving a student bringing a firearm to school. Most nurses (86%) reported having a firearm emergency plan at their schools, yet only 8% had training on counseling for firearm safety. Despite 41% receiving firearm safety training, many nurses expressed a need for more resources and training in firearm violence prevention. These findings highlight the need for specialized, culturally informed, and medically accurate training to better equip school nurses in addressing firearm safety and violence prevention in schools.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"376-383"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144043349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jean-Marie Bruzzese, Melanie A Gold, Ellen M Fahey
{"title":"The Development, Feasibility, and Acceptability of <i>Sleeping Healthy, Living Healthy for Children</i> (SHLH-C): A Behavioral Sleep and Mind Body Integrative Health Intervention for School-Aged Children.","authors":"Jean-Marie Bruzzese, Melanie A Gold, Ellen M Fahey","doi":"10.1177/10598405251396150","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405251396150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Poor sleep significantly impacts elementary school-aged children's health and wellbeing. Few interventions have been developed to address sleep among this population, and none have included mind-body integrative health (MBIH). To address this, we developed <i>Sleeping Healthy, Living Healthy for Children</i>. This article describes our iterative development process, the final curriculum, and results of a proof-of-concept study evaluating the intervention's feasibility and acceptability, and if there was a signal for sleep improvement. The final manualized intervention consists of six group sessions which integrate healthy sleep behaviors with MBIH techniques. Doctor of Nursing Practice students successfully delivered the program to 14 children in an afterschool program in New York City, as evidenced by good intervention fidelity and high attendance rates. The children reported high program satisfaction and use of the healthy sleep behaviors and MBIH techniques taught. Preliminary findings indicate improvement in the children's sleep-related impairment and sleep disturbances.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"418-428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145607270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catrin Johansson, Nóra Kerekes, Maria Alverlin, Lisa Wallin, Britt Hedman Ahlström, Margareta Karlsson
{"title":"Mental Health Promotion: Strategies for School Nurses When Supporting Students-An Integrative Literature Review.","authors":"Catrin Johansson, Nóra Kerekes, Maria Alverlin, Lisa Wallin, Britt Hedman Ahlström, Margareta Karlsson","doi":"10.1177/10598405261434602","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261434602","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the 21st century, mental health problems among young people constitute a major public health concern, placing substantial responsibility on school nurses, for whom mental health support is often one of the most complex and challenging aspects of daily practice.The aim of this integrative review was to systematically examine and synthesize the literature on school nurse strategies for promoting mental health among students, and to use the findings to identify evidence-based approaches to guide school nursing practice and school systems in strengthening and standardizing mental health promotion interventions.An integrative literature review in accordance with Whittemore and Knafl was conducted. Literature searches were conducted in CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PubMed. The final sample consists of 11 articles.The analysis revealed one overarching theme, <i>school nurses' strategic approaches for promoting mental health</i> and five categories, <i>present and visible, visual and digital means, person-centered health promotion, mindful and cognitive support strategies, and assessing sleep as a dimension of well-being</i>.A process-oriented approach for school nurses emerged from the review, comprising <i>Establishing Presence</i>, <i>Person-Centered Encounter,</i> and <i>Tailored Interventions,</i> which can serve as a strategy or manual to guide efforts to promote students' mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"394-408"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147576271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghada Shahrour, Eman Salah, Fatmeh Alzoubi, Mohammed Al-Bashtawy, Mottershead Richard
{"title":"The Mediating Role of Teachers' Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Their Attitudes Toward School Bullying and Their Handling of Bullying Situations: A Study From Jordan.","authors":"Ghada Shahrour, Eman Salah, Fatmeh Alzoubi, Mohammed Al-Bashtawy, Mottershead Richard","doi":"10.1177/10598405241312980","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405241312980","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous literature indicates that even when teachers hold antibullying attitudes, they may fail to intervene, suggesting that self-efficacy is essential for successful intervention. This study explored the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between attitudes toward bullying and intervention efforts among teachers. A cross-sectional, mediational design was used with a convenience sample of 567 Jordanian teachers teaching students aged 12 to 17. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that included the Bullying Attitude Questionnaire-Modified, Teachers' Self-Efficacy Regarding Bullying Scale, and the Handling Bullying Questionnaire. Mediation analysis with PROCESS Macro v4.2 revealed a nonsignificant total effect between teachers' attitudes and their interventions, but self-efficacy fully mediated this relationship. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing teachers' self-efficacy to ensure that antibullying attitudes translate to active intervention. School nurses can support this by helping teachers reflect on their attitudes, boosting their self-efficacy, and developing effective intervention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"325-335"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}