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School Health Services
Author(s) -
Zanga Joseph R.,
Oda Dorothy S.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1987.tb03185.x
Subject(s) - scope (computer science) , legislation , scope of practice , school system , service (business) , public health , school health , public relations , health services , political science , nursing , medical education , psychology , pedagogy , medicine , health care , environmental health , business , law , population , marketing , computer science , programming language
Since compulsory public education began in the United States, a component of that system which now is titled, School Health Services, has existed. Even with this history, the concept remains somewhat nebulous, even in the minds of its supporters, because of a paucity of verifiable, reproducible research in the area. Until research catches up with practice, and legislation is guided by firm data, it is essential to continue to clarify and strengthen the existing system. That system with a professionally prepared school nurse as its central focus provides the greatest hope for addressing the problems that are within the scope of school health service practice.