Barriers and Facilitators to Successful School-based Health Screenings
Objective
In this study, we explore support for more effective and coordinated implementation of school-based screenings. We review barriers and facilitators to screening for 3 child health conditions known to impact learning.
Methods
We conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing successful vision, hearing, and oral health screenings in elementary schools across the United States.
Results
Barriers included logistical hurdles (eg, scheduling, space), ideological challenges (eg, lack of clarity on benefits of early intervention), and ambiguity of screening standards. Facilitators included effective collaboration, trust, and network building.
Conclusion
In line with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach, reducing known barriers and integrating best practices for implementing screenings are critical for connecting children successfully with follow-up care.
In this study, we explore support for more effective and coordinated implementation of school-based screenings. We review barriers and facilitators to screening for 3 child health conditions known to impact learning.
Methods
We conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing successful vision, hearing, and oral health screenings in elementary schools across the United States.
Results
Barriers included logistical hurdles (eg, scheduling, space), ideological challenges (eg, lack of clarity on benefits of early intervention), and ambiguity of screening standards. Facilitators included effective collaboration, trust, and network building.
Conclusion
In line with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach, reducing known barriers and integrating best practices for implementing screenings are critical for connecting children successfully with follow-up care.
Keywords: child health; hearing screening; oral health screening; school health screening; school health services; vision screening
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: Health Education, Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
Publication date: 01 July 2018
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