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Document Type

DNP - University Access Only

Award Date

2015

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Department

Graduate Nursing

First Advisor

Robin Peterson Lund

Keywords

food allergy, anaphylaxis, school, school nurse, action plan, epinephrine, faculty education

Abstract

Food allergies are on the rise in school-aged children. Food allergies pose a complex problem in school. Management of food allergies in school requires a multidisciplinary team approach that includes the parents/guardians, healthcare provider, school nurse, and school staff. Food allergy reaction/anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening event. Food allergy action plans are essential in the management of food allergy in school. Food allergy management includes the education and training of school staff in the recognition and treatment of a reaction/anaphylaxis. Utilizing an online learning course, school staff knowledge and confidence of food allergy, recognition of reaction/anaphylaxis, and administration of epinephrine show statistically significant improvement.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Food allergy in children
School children -- Food -- Safety measures
School health services

Description

Includes bibliographical references (pages 68-75)

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

108

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
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