Abstract
(1) Background: The aim of this systematic review was to identify key factors for inclusion in continuing education for Korean school nurses to improve their competence in managing students with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). (2) Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. (3) Results: Twelve studies were included in this systematic literature review. The factors identified for inclusion in continuing education on Type 1 diabetes mellitus included 6 competencies. These were strengthening competence in managing students with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, facilitating networking with experts and peers, the perspective of the school nurse as a leader, use of a type 1 diabetes mellitus-specific evidence-based standardized approach of care, supporting self-management to promote healthy learners, and communication and collaboration between key stakeholders. Identified barriers to accessing continuing education on type 1 diabetes mellitus were work demands, difficulty taking time off during the school year, and limited support from administrators. (4) Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, online or e-learning continuing education on type 1 diabetes mellitus must be developed for school nurses who manage students with this condition.
Highlights
According to the healthy learner model, the competencies of school nurses in optimizing the health and supporting the academic success of children with chronic conditions have been suggested to be leadership, evidence-based practice, capacity building, serving as a dedicated resource for information on chronic diseases, promoting healthy learners, engaging in partnerships with families, and engaging in partnerships with health care providers [9]. Based on these two theories, we identified related factors for inclusion in continuing education (CE) for Korean school nurses to improve their competence in managing students with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
We identified six competencies required for inclusion in a T1DM CE program for Korean school nurses based on the healthy learner model [27] and Benner’s novice-to-expert theory [18] to improve the management of students with T1DM
It is important to provide CE on T1DM to school nurses to strengthen their competence in managing students with this condition
Summary
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is one of the most common chronic childhood illnesses. In individuals with T1DM, the pancreas does not produce the necessary insulin to properly maintain blood glucose [1,2]. T1DM requires maintenance of a target glucose level, reliance on insulin infusion, and other health management practices. Among children with T1DM, parental involvement and school support significantly impact overall diabetes control. School nurses are becoming increasingly involved in this process and play an essential role in helping students cope with T1DM [3,4]
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