The formative evaluation of a practice framework for nurses working in secondary schools
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Open access
Authors
McCluskey, Alison
Date
2015Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Sharyn Burns
Dr Garth Kendall
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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School of Nursing and Midwifery
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Abstract
This study is a formative evaluation of a school nurse mental health promotion practice framework which is intended to increase the effectiveness of school nurses in the management of secondary school student mental health concerns. Using mixed methods this study ascertained students, parents, and teachers understanding of the role of the school health nurse. The eventual goal is to improve adolescent mental health outcomes.
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