Medication Management in Primary and Secondary Schools: Evaluation of Mental Health Related In-Service Education in Local Schools

Author:

Reutzel Thomas J.1,Desai Archana2,Workman Gloria3,Atkin John A.4,Grady Sarah5,Todd Timothy6,Nguyen Nhu7,Watkins Melissa8,Tran Kim9,Liu Nian10,Rafinski Michelle11,Dang Thanh12

Affiliation:

1. Thomas J. Reutzel, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

2. Archana Desai, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

3. Gloria Workman, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, IL

4. John A. Atkin, AM, LCSW, is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, IL

5. Sarah Grady, PharmD, is a clinical associate professor at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

6. Timothy Todd, PharmD, is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

7. Nhu Nguyen, PharmD, RPh, is a clinical pharmacist at Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL

8. Melissa Watkins, PharmD, RPh, is a staff pharmacist at Osco Pharmacy, Chicago, IL

9. Kim Tran, PharmD, RPh, is a staff pharmacist at Walgreens, Nashville, TN

10. Nian Liu, PharmD, RPh, is a staff pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy, Chicago, IL

11. Michelle Rafinski is a PharmD candidate at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

12. Thanh Dang, PharmD, RPh, is a consultant in Southern California

Abstract

An increasing number of students are taking medications while they are in school or are under the influence of medication during school hours. In a novel effort, clinical pharmacists and mental health therapists worked together to provide “mini-in-service” educational programs on psychological disorders and medications used to treat these disorders. The purpose of this study was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of these educational programs presented to school nurses, teachers, school administrators, and other personnel. The study compared participant responses before and after attending a medication in-service session on a psychological disorder and its related medications. Results indicated that in-service education on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression improved the knowledge and confidence levels of school personnel regarding medications and symptoms. Feedback indicated school personnel wanted longer educational sessions and more information on these disorders and treatments. School nurses working with health professionals can improve education for staff, families, and students about mental health disorders and their treatment.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Nursing (miscellaneous)

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