The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of Parents
<b>Background:</b> The prevalence of chronic health problems in childhood, such as food and respiratory allergies, as well as endocrine and skin disorders, has increased globally. Parents and children experience difficulties in managing their illness that reduce their quality of life and...
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| author | María del Pilar Morales Ruíz Isabel María Fernández-Medina Antonio Javier Alias-Castillo María Isabel Ventura-Miranda María del Mar Jiménez-Lasserrotte María Dolores Ruíz-Fernández |
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| description | <b>Background:</b> The prevalence of chronic health problems in childhood, such as food and respiratory allergies, as well as endocrine and skin disorders, has increased globally. Parents and children experience difficulties in managing their illness that reduce their quality of life and increase the presence of negative feelings such as fear or anxiety during school hours. <b>Objectives</b>: The aim of this study was to describe and understand the parents’ experiences of the management of children with chronic health problems during school hours. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative descriptive study design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 parents (1 male and 16 female) who have children with a chronic health problem between September 2022 and June 2023. The data were analyzed with the help of a qualitative data analysis software. The COREQ checklist was used to develop the study. <b>Results</b>: Two categories and four subcategories emerged from the data analysis: (1) Parents’ Perceptions, with the subcategories 1.1., The School Nurse, and 1.2., Educational Environment; and (2) Chronic Pediatric Health Problems, with the subcategories 2.1., Emotional Impact, and 2.2., Lack of Resources. <b>Conclusions</b>: Children with chronic health problems are unprotected during school hours due to the absence of a school nurse. Parents and teachers have to cope with their care without the necessary knowledge, which makes it difficult to manage children with chronic health problems in the school environment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-22b5350b4263414bb3b5b18c00aabf6e2025-08-20T02:03:26ZengMDPI AGNursing Reports2039-439X2039-44032025-02-011525710.3390/nursrep15020057The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of ParentsMaría del Pilar Morales Ruíz0Isabel María Fernández-Medina1Antonio Javier Alias-Castillo2María Isabel Ventura-Miranda3María del Mar Jiménez-Lasserrotte4María Dolores Ruíz-Fernández5Melilla Regional Hospital, 52005 Melilla, SpainDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, SpainDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, SpainDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, SpainDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, SpainDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain<b>Background:</b> The prevalence of chronic health problems in childhood, such as food and respiratory allergies, as well as endocrine and skin disorders, has increased globally. Parents and children experience difficulties in managing their illness that reduce their quality of life and increase the presence of negative feelings such as fear or anxiety during school hours. <b>Objectives</b>: The aim of this study was to describe and understand the parents’ experiences of the management of children with chronic health problems during school hours. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative descriptive study design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 parents (1 male and 16 female) who have children with a chronic health problem between September 2022 and June 2023. The data were analyzed with the help of a qualitative data analysis software. The COREQ checklist was used to develop the study. <b>Results</b>: Two categories and four subcategories emerged from the data analysis: (1) Parents’ Perceptions, with the subcategories 1.1., The School Nurse, and 1.2., Educational Environment; and (2) Chronic Pediatric Health Problems, with the subcategories 2.1., Emotional Impact, and 2.2., Lack of Resources. <b>Conclusions</b>: Children with chronic health problems are unprotected during school hours due to the absence of a school nurse. Parents and teachers have to cope with their care without the necessary knowledge, which makes it difficult to manage children with chronic health problems in the school environment.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/2/57childrenchronic health problemsschool nursesparents’ experiencesqualitative study |
| spellingShingle | María del Pilar Morales Ruíz Isabel María Fernández-Medina Antonio Javier Alias-Castillo María Isabel Ventura-Miranda María del Mar Jiménez-Lasserrotte María Dolores Ruíz-Fernández The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of Parents Nursing Reports children chronic health problems school nurses parents’ experiences qualitative study |
| title | The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of Parents |
| title_full | The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of Parents |
| title_fullStr | The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of Parents |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of Parents |
| title_short | The Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems at School from the Perspective of Parents |
| title_sort | management of children with chronic health problems at school from the perspective of parents |
| topic | children chronic health problems school nurses parents’ experiences qualitative study |
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