scholarly journals Utilizing Academic–Community Partnerships With Nursing Students to Improve Hand Hygiene in Elementary Students to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 1942602X2098695
Author(s):  
Julie Perry ◽  
Natasha McClure ◽  
Rebecca Palmer ◽  
Jeremy L. Neal
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
School Health ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has raised awareness about the vital role school nurses have in improving the overall health of children. School nurses provide health promotion within schools, yet over 60% of schools have only a part-time nurse or no nurse. Nursing students may be valuable partners for health promotion and academic–community partnerships may be mutually beneficial to schools of nursing and local schools. Using a nursing student team to teach hand hygiene while school health staff were present provided an opportunity for hands-on training to help the staff master curriculum content and ensure competency. This article describes a collaborative partnership initiative that expanded access to health promotion education in schools to increase knowledge about reducing the spread of infectious disease, such as COVID-19, while providing valuable clinical experiences for nursing students.

scholarly journals Prioritizing Training Needs of School Health Staff: The Example of Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5563
Author(s):  
Sookyung Kim ◽  
Hyeonkyeong Lee ◽  
Hyeyeon Lee ◽  
Bui Thi Thanh Loan ◽  
Le Thi Thanh Huyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Health ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
School Health Policy ◽  
Training Opportunities

Competencies of school health staff (SHS) members, including school nurses, are crucial to improving child and adolescent health. In Vietnam, although SHS members are dispatched to schools, they have limited training opportunities. This study identified SHS members’ training needs in a province of Vietnam. A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted with 204 SHS members. The performance and importance of SHS members’ competencies were measured using 59-items and rated by a 5-point Likert scale. SHS members’ training priorities were analyzed using the Borich Needs Assessment and the Locus for Focus model. Controlling infectious disease was the highest training priority while implementing health promotion programs was of relatively low priority. The high-priority training needs identified could be rendered mandatory in policy for continuing education of SHS members. Awareness of the importance of health promotion, which has been emphasized globally, should also be promoted via school health policy. These findings could guide development of future training programs for SHS members.

A Handbook for Student Nurses to Guide Clinical Experiences in the School Setting

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darlene English ◽  
Marilyn Marcontel
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
School Health ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Clinical Experiences

For more than 30 years, nursing students have had the opportunity to have clinical experiences related to their course requirements in the Dallas Public Schools. The Dallas Independent School District School Health Services Department staff provide an orientation to student nurses before their first day in the school clinic. To enhance their learning experience and clarify the regulations and expectations for student nurses, a handbook was prepared for the use of school nurses and the students. The Basic Health Care for the School-age Child: A Handbook for Student Nurses outlines the use of the school as a clinical experience setting. Another purpose for the handbook is to reduce the stress of this clinical rotation for the student nurse and for the staff nurse who serves as the student nurse’s preceptor. This article describes the development of the expectations for the clinical experience and the information included in the handbook. An outline of the material included in each section is presented to provide ideas for school nurses who provide or are considering providing a rotation for student nurses in their schools.

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Teaching Strategies among Nursing Staff: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3039 ◽  
Author(s):  
María B. Martos-Cabrera ◽  
Emilio Mota-Romero ◽  
Raúl Martos-García ◽  
José L. Gómez-Urquiza ◽  
Nora Suleiman-Martos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Medical Subject Headings

Background: Patient safety is a priority of any healthcare system, and one of the most effective measures is hand hygiene. For this, it is important that health staff have correct adherence and perform the technique properly. Otherwise, the incidence of nosocomial infections can increase, with consequent complications. The aim here was to analyze hand hygiene training and the effectiveness of different methods and educational strategies among nurses and whether they maintained correct adherence over time. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in the sources CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Dialnet, Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature), ProQuest (Proquest Health and Medical Complete), Medline, SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), and Scopus. The search equation with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptors was “Nurs* AND (handwashing OR hand hygiene) AND clinical trial”. The review was performed following the recommendations of the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Results: n = 17 clinical trials were included, with a total of 5747 nurses and nursing students. Strategies such as reminder sounds, practical simulations, videos, and audiovisual media improved handwashing compliance. Adherence overtime increased by up to 60%. The greatest effectiveness was related to the use of povidone–iodine, which reduced colony formation compared Hand hygiene teaching strategies among nursing staff: a systematic review to soap. Conclusions: The strategies that go beyond teaching techniques such as lectures may be more effective at increasing hand hygiene compliance. Combined approaches to learning/instruction improve user satisfaction by enabling self-management, flexibility, and repetition.

scholarly journals Community organizations’ perspectives on the impact of a nursing student-led academic-community partnership program

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Sydney Hausman-Cohen ◽  
Nali Asamoah ◽  
Christina Yee ◽  
Isabel Braun ◽  
Morgan Shick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Community Initiatives ◽  
The Impact

Academic-community partnerships can have a direct positive impact on community partners and university students. Community Champions, a student-led program, promotes local outreach and engagement with a variety of community initiatives. The purpose of this study was to assess community partners’ perceptions of the Community Champions program to better support the goals of the community and to complement prior research evaluating the impact of the Community Champions program on university students. The study used a 27-item survey, consisting of 20 Likert-scale items and seven open-ended questions. Eighteen community partners were invited via email to complete the online survey. Quantitative responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative responses were reviewed for themes to generate future recommendations. Fourteen of the eighteen community organizations responded to the survey (78% response rate). Assessment of community partners’ perspectives were synthesized across four themes: motivations, benefits, challenges, and general satisfaction. Community partners indicated that sharing labor and resources to enhance community health goals were key factors in creating mutually beneficial partnerships. Building effective academic-community partnerships is essential to increasing student engagement, while also addressing priorities of community organizations. Academic student programs that engage the community can positively impact both the community partners and university students.

scholarly journals Poster as Tool to Improve Hand Hygiene Among Health Science Students: Case-control Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Gázquez-López ◽  
Encarnación Martínez-García ◽  
Adelina Martín-Salvador ◽  
María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano ◽  
Inmaculada García-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
Bacterial Colony ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background/Purpose: Hand hygiene is the most effective method for preventing nosocomial infections. Numerous educational interventions have been implemented to improve adherence to hand hygiene and its effectiveness among nursing students, with mixed results. To assess the effectiveness of posters as a tool for teaching hand hygiene and factors associated with the quality of hand hygiene among nursing students. Methods An experimental pre-post intervention study was carried out with second-, third-, and fourth-year nursing students randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control). The two groups performed the handrubbing technique using alcohol-based hand rub. The experimental group was simultaneously shown the poster on hand hygiene produced by the WHO. Before and after the hand rubbing, students took cell samples from their non-dominant hands, which were cultured in Petri dishes for 48 hours. The number of bacterial colony-forming units per cm2 determined the degree of cleanliness of their hands (< 10 = pass; ≥10 = fail). Summary/Results: A total of 293 students participated. In the experimental group (n = 161), significant differences were observed by age, with a higher percentage of fails (15.7% vs. 3.6%) among students aged > 22 years. Viewing the poster was associated with passing, all other variables being equal, albeit without statistical significance (ORa = 2.07). Hand contamination prior to the practices was weakly associated with lower hand hygiene quality (ORa = .99). Conclusions The use of posters as a teaching method for improving hand hygiene shows indications of effectiveness. Prior contamination of the hands slightly affects the quality of hand hygiene after the practice. Evaluation of new hand hygiene teaching methods at College setting ensures that future nurses are educated and sensitised to the spread of infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Extending the mental health expertise of school nurses: Evaluating a training programme

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 437-442
Author(s):  
Stephen Abbott ◽  
Rosamund Bryar ◽  
Ruth Cohen ◽  
Jane Gibbons ◽  
Lucy Marks
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
School Health ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Training Programmes

This paper reports an evaluation of a training programme to enhance the skills and confidence of school nurses in addressing mental health and emotional wellbeing issues among school children. The training was offered to school nurses and nursery nurses in one school health service in London. The evaluation drew on face-to-face semi-structured interviews with, and online contributions from, school health staff members. There was evidence of considerable satisfaction with training; of attitude change; of increased confidence, knowledge and skills in addressing mental health issues; and of changes in practice. The evaluation illustrates how, in a favourable context where staff feel respected and supported, well-designed training programmes can deliver changes in practice.

scholarly journals School Nurses’ Experiences of Health Promotion for School-Age Asylum Seekers

2020 ◽  
pp. 105984052097819
Author(s):  
Saija Inkeroinen ◽  
Maija Hupli ◽  
Minna Stolt
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
School Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Age ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Family Centered ◽  
Asylum Seekers And Refugees

The number of school-age asylum seekers and refugees worldwide is increasing. Health promotion provided by school nurses can be crucial for the well-being of young asylum seekers, yet research on these nurses’ experiences is limited. This qualitative study aims to describe school nurses’ experiences of providing health promotion to school-age asylum seekers. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 school nurses, and inductive content analysis was then used. The results were grouped under the following themes: (1) difficulties in providing health services to school-age asylum seekers, (2) considering the vulnerable circumstances of asylum seekers, (3) the importance of family-centered health promotion, and (4) the importance of time management. School nurses face challenges that stem from individual asylum seekers’ unique circumstances, nursing competency, and the school health care system. To deepen the existing knowledge, further research is needed from the perspective of asylum seekers.

scholarly journals School Nurses’ Perceptions, Learning Needs and Developmental Suggestions for Mental Health Promotion: Focus Group Interviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9503
Author(s):  
Minna Anttila ◽  
Milla Ylitalo ◽  
Marjo H. Kurki ◽  
Kirsi Hipp ◽  
Maritta Välimäki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
School Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

School nurses have a key role in promoting the mental health of adolescents at school. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding of the role and experiences of school nurses as they promote mental health at schools. A qualitative research design employing focus group interviews was used. School nurses (n = 21) were purposively sampled from one city in Southern Finland. The data were analyzed using inductive content analysis, resulting in seven categories describing school nurses’ perceptions, needs and suggestions for development of mental health promotion in school health care. School nurses perceived health care at school as a low-threshold service. Mental health problems are often first identified by a school nurse. However, school nurses felt that extra effort is needed to recognise mental health problems, build trusting relationships, and motivate adolescents to attend regular health check-ups. Specific core learning competencies such as communication skills, being present, keeping confidentiality, and the ability to motivate adolescents to regularly visit the school health clinic are needed. However, school nurses often lack basic resources for mental health promotion. The areas of mental health development included cooperation with stakeholders and parents, and development of anonymous, easy-access services. It is important that school nurses have the skills needed and enough resources to fulfil their demanding tasks in school health care services.

What Can Secondary School Students Teach Educators and School Nurses About Student Engagement in Health Promotion? A Scoping Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy J. Beck ◽  
Sandra M. Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
School Health ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Students ◽  
Supportive Relationships ◽  
Student Ownership ◽  
Comprehensive School Health ◽  
Meaningful Engagement

Student engagement represents a critical component of a comprehensive school health (CSH) approach to health promotion. Nevertheless, questions remain about its implementation. This scoping review updates the field of student engagement in health promotion. Of the 1,388 located articles, 14 qualify for inclusion in this study. An analysis reveals four themes. CSH programs that incorporate student engagement promote a sense of belonging to a community, encourage meaningful involvement, give voice to student concerns, and advance supportive relationships. This study finds a lack of research regarding student engagement in health promotion but confirms that student participation in CSH initiatives contributes to a sense of ownership. Consequently, we can infer that student ownership of health promotion takes place through their meaningful engagement and can effect social change.

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