Author: Bartley, Joanne D.

Source: Community Practitioner, Volume 77, Number 2, February 2004 , pp. 61-64(4)

Publisher: Community Practitioner

Abstract:

This qualitative research study explored managers' and school nurses' perceptions of the developing health promotion role of school nurses in Yorkshire in 2000. Managers were interviewed using a semi-structured approach and focus groups were employed with school nurses. Both were audio taped and transcribed. A convenience sample resulted in nine manager interviews and three school nurses focus groups. Thematic content analysis was applied to the data. The findings suggested that while current practice varied, similar views were held regarding the future. School nurses and managers wanted to develop the health promotion role; provide a needs-led service and work with communities to target inequalities in young people's health. Future plans included a reduction in routine screening to enable an increase in innovative health promotion in and out of the classroom. Examples of innovative practice existed but were often reliant on the 'good will' to work extra (often unpaid) hours. School nurses and managers were committed to revolutionising the role of school nurses and many felt that adoption of a nationwide strategy was required.

Keywords: SCHOOL NURSING; HEALTH PROMOTION; PRIORITIES; QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2004-02-01

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