{"title":"The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards.","authors":"Mayumi A Willgerodt","doi":"10.1177/10598405261443004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261443004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":"42 3","pages":"209-210"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147876489","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}
Krista Edenfield, Danita Hingston, Paige Hardy, Ana Ongtengco, Emily Wilt, Aastha Saggar, Molly A Martin, Andrea A Pappalardo
{"title":"Breathing Easy: A Qualitative Analysis of School Nurse and Administrator Perspectives on Stock Inhalers and School-Based Asthma Management.","authors":"Krista Edenfield, Danita Hingston, Paige Hardy, Ana Ongtengco, Emily Wilt, Aastha Saggar, Molly A Martin, Andrea A Pappalardo","doi":"10.1177/10598405241311137","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405241311137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stock inhalers are unassigned rescue inhalers available for students who experience asthma symptoms at school. This study sought to understand school nurse and administrator perspectives on school-based asthma management and stock inhaler policy implementation. Twenty-three semistructured interviews were conducted with professionals from five high asthma burdened counties in varied geographic settings. Thematic analysis revealed three themes. \"School-Based Asthma Management\" revealed concerns about management methods of asthma and respiratory emergencies, and incident tracking. \"Access to a Supportive Asthma School Environment\" emphasized growth opportunities for family education, staff training, and resource access. \"Stock Inhaler Programming\" described how stock inhalers ensure consistent asthma medication access with easy integration into existing emergency protocols. With proper adoption and dissemination, stock inhaler programming has the capacity to enhance school-based asthma management and emergency responsiveness in schools across the country. This study highlights how health policy implementation and its integration into practice can transform school health.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"232-241"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12981566/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015018","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}
Sarah Kelly, Ella Cuffe, Tracey Thomson, Linda Nguyen, Amanda Ullman
{"title":"Vaping Education in Australian High Schools: A Quality Improvement Project.","authors":"Sarah Kelly, Ella Cuffe, Tracey Thomson, Linda Nguyen, Amanda Ullman","doi":"10.1177/10598405251389626","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405251389626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The reduction and cessation of vaping for young people is a global health priority, however the operationalization of guidelines into school programs is challenging. The focus of this quality improvement project was to utilize the plan-do-study-act framework and Social Cognitive Theory to support vaping cessation in Australian secondary schools. Ten school nurses led a program across 12 schools and supported 86 young people to grow knowledge and skills to reduce vaping. At baseline, most young people had self-reported that they had vaped for over a year (n = 61; 70.9%) and were aware of associated harms. Immediately post-program, 34.1% (n = 29) intended to change behavior, and at 4-week follow-up, 61% (n = 22) reported behavior change. All school staff valued and supported the program, with key benefits of professional health education delivery by a known nurse and improved health literacy, and barriers of student absences and scheduling conflicts.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"293-301"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13168610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145439229","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}
Jaehee Yoon, Hyun-Ju Seo, Jeonghyun Cho, Su Jung Lee, Ji Sung Lee, Yumi Choi, Suyeon Noh
{"title":"Effects of School Nurse-Led Asthma Interventions for Students: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Jaehee Yoon, Hyun-Ju Seo, Jeonghyun Cho, Su Jung Lee, Ji Sung Lee, Yumi Choi, Suyeon Noh","doi":"10.1177/10598405241311464","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405241311464","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>School nurse-led asthma interventions play a critical role in managing asthma among students. This study evaluates the effectiveness and key components of interventions for children with asthma. A systematic search of multiple databases was conducted up to September 2023. Two independent reviewers assessed the risk of bias using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and descriptive evidence synthesis with albatross plots was used to analyze the findings. Results revealed that school nurse-led asthma interventions positively influenced asthma symptoms, medication use, asthma-related quality of life, and self-management in schoolchildren. However, emergency visits, hospitalization, and absence outcomes remain inconclusive. Effective components identified across studies included chronic disease management, direct care, and collaborative communication. Further, well-designed randomized controlled trials with standardized outcome measurements are needed to examine objective outcomes, including emergency visits, hospitalization, and school absences, and strengthen the evidence base for school nurse-led asthma interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"242-259"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143191207","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}
A A Lowe, N Mottern, O DiGioia, D Dobbins, K Ivich, R Jovich, S Lindstrom Johnson, K Park, J Peters, M Peterson, P Ravi, N Rocha, N Staab, R Sunenshine, E Waldron, J Ward, L B Gerald
{"title":"Breathing Easy in Maricopa County, Arizona: Empowering K-12 Schools With a Novel Nurse Coaching Model to Facilitate Implementation of a County-Wide School-Based Stock Albuterol Inhaler Program.","authors":"A A Lowe, N Mottern, O DiGioia, D Dobbins, K Ivich, R Jovich, S Lindstrom Johnson, K Park, J Peters, M Peterson, P Ravi, N Rocha, N Staab, R Sunenshine, E Waldron, J Ward, L B Gerald","doi":"10.1177/10598405241312129","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405241312129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To reduce chronic school absenteeism and morbidity and mortality among school-aged children, the prompt administration of albuterol sulfate in schools remains vital. School-based stock inhaler programs are a practical approach to ensure equitable access to life-saving rescue medication for students. School and community partnerships can potentially strengthen program implementation and fidelity by integrating evidence-based practices into routine care. We report the findings of a novel practice facilitation model developed by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to facilitate the implementation of the <i>Stock Inhaler for Schools Program</i> in K-12 Schools. Three-hundred twenty-four schools participated in the program, with 153 schools reporting a stock inhaler event for a total of 1,310 events across four school years. Most events (78%) were compliant with the protocol for administering the stock inhaler to a student. These findings suggest that implementing a practice facilitation model is feasible and important for enhancing fidelity to program requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"260-270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143030252","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":"School Nursing and the Rural Health Transformation Program.","authors":"Christina Baker, Sheryl Bennett","doi":"10.1177/10598405261443006","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261443006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"207-208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678326","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}
Vera Borkowski, Alvin D Jeffery, Marianna Marnie LaNoue
{"title":"Social Circumstances Affecting Asthma: A Group Concept Mapping Study of School Stakeholders.","authors":"Vera Borkowski, Alvin D Jeffery, Marianna Marnie LaNoue","doi":"10.1177/10598405261447899","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261447899","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asthma exacerbations are preventable, costly, and a common cause of school absenteeism. Using Group Concept Mapping, we interviewed school nurses, staff, school-based providers, and families/caregivers (<i>N</i> = 31). We elicited feedback regarding social circumstances relevant to asthma exacerbations in schools and then participants prioritized those circumstances. Perspectives of our 31 participants produced 84 statements, grouped into 10 clusters and rated separately on the impact and feasibility of preventing asthma exacerbations in schools. The highest rated clusters were <i>Exposure to smoking / vaping</i> and <i>Caregiver / Child lack of asthma education.</i> Stakeholders identified a variety of factors, with some rated as highly impactful yet less feasible to address. Important circumstances are recognized by multiple stakeholders, yet are underresearched, especially to guide collaborative school-based interventions. Our findings can be used to prioritize feasible and impactful interventions in collaboration between school nurses, staff, school-based providers, and families, ultimately decreasing the suffering of children with asthma.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261447899"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13245554/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147870302","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}
Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri, Nancy M H Pontes, Manuel C F Pontes
{"title":"Caregiver Incarceration Heightens the Effect of Asthma on Anxiety and Depression Among School-Aged Children: NCHS 2016-2020.","authors":"Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri, Nancy M H Pontes, Manuel C F Pontes","doi":"10.1177/10598405261442590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261442590","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anxiety and depression are major challenges among school-aged children. This study investigated whether the association between asthma and anxiety and/or depression was significantly greater among children who experienced caregiver incarceration (CGI) compared to those without CGI. Using the National Survey of Children's Health (2016-2020) data, we estimated the effects of asthma and CGI on anxiety and/or depression among school-aged children (age 6-17) (<i>N</i> = 125,005). Data were analyzed using multivariate techniques in R Software. Asthma and CGI were positively associated with anxiety and depression. Notably, increased anxiety and depression associated with asthma were significantly greater among children who experienced CGI versus those who did not. The joint effects of asthma and CGI on mental health are significantly greater than their individual effects. School-based interventions are needed to address the mental health challenges of children affected by asthma and CGI. Improving asthma management and supporting children with CGI may mitigate the mental health burden.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261442590"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822814","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 Influence of School Climate and Moral Disengagement on Resilience Among Thai Students in Bullying Contexts: A PLS-SEM Study.","authors":"Thant Maung Maung, Chintana Wacharasin, Pornpat Hengudomsub","doi":"10.1177/10598405261444388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261444388","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurses play a crucial role in promoting school health by supporting students' resilience in the context of bullying. This cross-sectional study examined the influence of school climate and moral disengagement on resilience among 167 Thai secondary students using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. Participants included 38.3% victims, 28.7% perpetrators, and 32.9% bully-victims. Most students reported medium to high levels of resilience and positive perceptions of school climate. Boys were more likely to report moral disengagement (<i>p</i> < .001). Structural modeling indicated that school climate was positively associated with resilience (β = 0.471, <i>p</i> < .001). Moral disengagement was not significantly associated with resilience, and mediation through moral disengagement was not supported. The model accounted for 27% of the variance in resilience. These findings suggest that positive school climate is closely linked to students' resilience and underscore the relevance of school-based nursing practices that emphasize inclusive, relational, and system-level approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261444388"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787371","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":"Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Policies in K-12 Public Schools: National Data from the 2024 School Pulse Panel Survey.","authors":"Kelly Sarmiento, Dana Waltzman","doi":"10.1177/10598405261442920","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261442920","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>School nurses are often looked to coordinate care for students with a concussions. School-based concussion return-to-school policies may help provide guidance to help school nurses navigate this process. Using data from the 2024 School Pulse Panel (a nationally representative sample of U.S. public school principals), the purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of school-based concussion policies and their components (e.g., staff training, accommodations for students). Results from 1,683 respondents showed that most principals (75%) reported that their school had a concussion policy during the 2023-2024 school year. Of those with a concussion policy, 58% reported that their concussion policy included information on how to support students in the classroom and 29% responded that their concussion policy required training for staff on concussion. Dedicated efforts to promote comprehensive policies and standardization of best practices may be beneficial to promote uptake and limit inconsistencies in concussion management plans and practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261442920"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147730617","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}