Affiliation:
1. Department of Pediatrics Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine 601 Broadway Avenue Denver CO 80201
2. Department of Nursing and Student Health Services Denver Public Schools Denver CO
Abstract
ABSTRACTBACKGROUNDSchool‐based health centers (SBHCs) have the capability to overcome youth barriers to care. Virtual care programs (VCP) facilitate connection between school nurse and off‐site SBHC providers and can increase the reach of SBHCs. This project aimed to examine Denver Public School nurses' perspectives of a pilot VCP.METHODSThirteen semi‐structured qualitative interviews were conducted and coded using an inductive approach to identify key themes.RESULTSFour major themes emerged: (1) obtaining consent, finding space, and capacity are challenges and nurses have suggestions; (2) nurses enjoy feeling like a valued member of a health care team, and providing additional resources to students; (3) nurses perceive benefits in providing free, efficient, higher level of care; (4) adopting novel technology is a facilitator and challenge; limitations included space and privacy.CONCLUSIONSKey findings can be utilized to further inform practice.
Funder
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Philosophy,Education
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