How do public health nurses in Norwegian school health services support siblings of children with complex care needs?

Author:

Bergvoll Lise‐Marie1ORCID,Fjelldal Sunniva Solhaug1,Clancy Anne1,Martinussen Monica2,Laholt Hilde1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Health and Caring Science UiT – The Arctic University of Norway Harstad Norway

2. Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare UiT – The Arctic University of Norway Harstad Norway

Abstract

AbstractAimsThere is a paucity of data regarding the care and support provided by Norwegian school health services to siblings of children with complex care needs. Public health nurses are an integral part of these universal services, which focus on health promotion and disease prevention in primary and secondary schools. This study aimed to explore health promotion interventions by public health nurses for siblings in Norwegian schools and to identify regional differences.MethodsAn online national questionnaire was distributed to Norwegian public health nurses and leaders of public health nursing services (N = 487). The questions were related to how the nurses support siblings of children with complex care needs. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. An inductive thematic analysis of free‐text comments was conducted.Ethical ApprovalThe study was approved by the Norwegian Centre for Research Data.ResultsThe majority of public health nursing leaders (67%) reported that the services in their municipality had no system to identify siblings or to provide them with routine care. However, 26% of public health nurses reported that routine support was provided to siblings. Regional differences were identified.Study LimitationsThis study included responses from 487 PHNs from all four health regions in Norway. The study design is limited and gives a brief outline of the current situation. Further data are needed to provide in‐depth knowledge.ConclusionsThis survey provides important knowledge for health authorities and professionals working with siblings, about inadequate support and regional differences in care provided to siblings by school health services.

Funder

Universitetet i Tromsø

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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