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School Nurse Interventions for Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Scoping Review Protocol

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Children with special health care needs require health and related services beyond those required by children in general, which may affect their participation and inclusion in school. School nurses play a key role in supporting these children through a range of health-related interventions within the school setting. However, evidence on school nurse–led interventions for this population remains fragmented. This scoping review will follow the JBI methodology and aims to map the nature and extent of interventions developed by school nurses for children with special health care needs in school settings worldwide. The review will provide an overview of current practices and may inform the development of school health policies and evidence-informed nursing interventions. This research is registered on the Open Science Framework platform since 10 June 2024, with data updated on 26 August 2025.

Source: Future

DOI: 10.3390/future4010004

Authors: Fernanda Pombal, Lia Sousa, Alexandra Pereira, Marta Catarino, Constança Festas

Institutions: Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Universidade Politécnica de Viana do Castelo, Centre for Health Technology and Services Research, University of Évora

Language: English

Topic: School Health and Nursing Education

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207