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ERIC Number: EJ1323824
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Feb
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Medication Administration Practices in United States' Schools: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis
Lowe, Ashley A.; Gerald, Joe K.; Clemens, Conrad; Gaither, Cherie; Gerald, Lynn B.
Journal of School Nursing, v38 n1 p21-34 Feb 2022
Schools often provide medication management to children at school, yet, most U.S. schools lack a full-time, licensed nurse. Schools rely heavily on unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform such tasks. This systematic review examined medication management among K-12 school nurses. Keyword searches in three databases were performed. We included studies that examined: (a) K-12 charter, private/parochial, or public schools, (b) UAPs and licensed nurses, (c) policies and practices for medication management, or (d) nurse delegation laws. Three concepts were synthesized: (a) level of training, (b) nurse delegation, and (c) emergency medications. One-hundred twelve articles were screened. Of these, 37.5% (42/112) were comprehensively reviewed. Eighty-one percent discussed level of training, 69% nurse delegation, and 57% emergency medications. Succinct and consistent policies within and across the United States aimed at increasing access to emergency medications in schools remain necessary.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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