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

• DOI: 10.1111/scs.13184
• Publication Date: 2023-05-29T09:07:41Z
• Authors: Lise‐Marie Bergvoll; Sunniva Solhaug F...; Anne Clancy; Monica Martinussen; Hilde Laholt
• Keywords: Norwegian; Thematic Analysis; Public health nursing

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