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School-based research

Everything we have read on school-based. Each paper is summarised from the full article rather than its abstract, so the limitations are in there too, and the funding wherever the paper declares it.

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• OTSurvey2018Gender Expression, Violence, and Bullying Victimization: Findings From Probability Samples of High School Students in 4 US School Districts.The Journal of school healthStudents perceived as more gender nonconforming reported more bullying, missing school because they felt unsafe, fighting, and weapon threats or injury. Risk patterns varied by sex, and some violence risks were also higher among highly gender conforming students.
• OTNarrative Review2018Parents' Executive Functioning and Involvement in Their Child's Education: An Integrated Literature Review.The Journal of school healthParental executive function may affect school involvement through working memory, planning, inhibition, and flexibility. Sleep, stress, mood, and age can change it. The review proposes brief, concrete, routine, stepwise school communication supports.
• PTOTCohort2018Patient-Reported Outcomes in Functioning Following Nursing Home or Inpatient Rehabilitation.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAmong older Medicare beneficiaries who reported nursing home or inpatient rehabilitation, 33.4% said their functioning did not improve. Lower education, difficulty with complex daily tasks, less than 1 month of total rehab, and no outpatient rehab were linked to reporting no improvement.
• OTRNOther2018Frailty syndrome among elderly and associated factors: comparison of two cities.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong 480 older adults, frailty was higher in Ribeirão Preto than João Pessoa and linked to older age, less schooling, more diseases, cognitive deficit, poorer daily function and more depressive symptoms. These are associations, not proof of cause.
• PTOTOther2019Use of the School Setting During the Summer Holidays: Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Food and Fun Clubs in Wales.The Journal of school healthChildren at summer holiday clubs in schools were more active and ate healthier food than at home. Over half of parents reported food lasted longer and they skipped fewer meals. The school setting and trusted staff helped families engage.
• OTSurvey2020Quality of life of adolescents with cerebral palsy: agreement between self-report and caregiver's report.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemCaregivers of adolescents with cerebral palsy rated the adolescents' quality of life lower than the adolescents did, including physical health and daily activities. Agreement was poor, so ask the adolescent directly when they can self-report.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2020Management of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis in a pediatric population: A scoping review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityPediatric CFS/ME management evidence centers on graded activity, CBT, and family-inclusive multidisciplinary programmes; milk intolerance may matter in some adolescents. Evidence is patchy, especially under 12, so use individualized plans, not single fixed treatments.
• PTOTRNQualitative2020Breaking the vicious circle: Experiences of people in chronic pain on the pain rehabilitation journey.Nursing openEleven people with chronic pain described moving from surviving each day to reconstructing daily life after rehabilitation. They valued being understood, time away from caregiving, and combining exercise, rest, work breaks and pain education. This is experience, not proof any part works.
• OTOther2020Identifying Individuals With Intellectual Disability Within a Population Study.Nursing researchA database method identified 441 adolescents and young adults with intellectual disability by combining low picture vocabulary scores with adaptive limitation reports. It helps researchers find intellectual disability in population data, not clinicians diagnose patients.
• OTSurvey2020Buffering Effects of Racial Discrimination on School Engagement: The Role of Culturally Responsive Teachers and Caring School Police.The Journal of school healthStudents experiencing more racial discrimination had lower engagement and worse attitudes toward teachers. Culturally responsive teachers were linked to more engagement. Police caring did not predict outcomes overall, but discrimination was linked to poorer school attitudes only when police caring was low.
• OTQualitative2021Pain and Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Should Technology Play a Role in Self-Management?Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesSeven young women recovering from mild brain injury said they lacked clear guidance on managing pain, memory and concentration problems. They wanted a phone app to track symptoms and treatments and share selected information with clinicians, coaches, teachers or family.
• OTRNQualitative2021Exploring the impact of endometriosis on women's lives: A qualitative study in Iran.Nursing openIranian women with endometriosis described disabling pelvic pain, menstrual bleeding, marital strain, sexual pain, psychological distress, social isolation, and self-care strategies like heat and traditional remedies.
• OTOther2021Comparison of Behavioral Concerns Priorities among Iranian Adolescent Boys, Parents and Teachers: Reporting the Results of a Modified Delphi.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyIranian adolescent boys rated lack of planning and prioritization as their top concern; teachers rated controlling crisis highest; parents rated resilience highest. Wasting time at cyberspace was a top concern for students and parents.
• OTSurvey2021Exploring Differences in Perceived Satisfaction, Resilience, and Achievement Between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Childhood Cancer Survivors.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersHispanic childhood cancer survivors reported lower resilience and achievement than non-Hispanic White survivors, while satisfaction did not differ. The study did not test causes or whether support improves these outcomes.
• PTOTRNOther2021Using structural equation modeling in the understanding of functional disability in older adults.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOlder adults had more difficulty with complex social activities than daily tasks or self-care. Frailty, depression, low schooling and long sitting were linked to lower function. More illnesses were associated with lower function through these factors.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2022Can sharing clinic notes improve communication and promote self-management? A qualitative study of patients with COPD.Patient education and counselingPatients with COPD reported that reading their clinic notes helped them remember care plans, understand their role in self-management, and feel listened to. However, medical jargon, abbreviations, and errors in the notes caused confusion or anxiety, limiting their usefulness.
• OTQualitative2022Concussion Recovery in Children and Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences.The Journal of school healthParents said return-to-school after their child’s concussion felt uncertain without direct healthcare supervision. They relied on child judgment and trial and error; school accommodations and supportive teachers helped, while premature return prolonged symptoms.
• OTOther2022Concussion Education in the School Setting: A Scoping Review.The Journal of school healthSchool concussion education was often short, one-time, and aimed at athletes or coaches. Only 37% covered return to school, and there were no standard required topics.
• OTQualitative2022Effects of Remote Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Children's Learning and Academic Behavior in Georgia: Perceptions of Parents and School Administrators.The Journal of school healthParents and school staff described young children's learning and classroom behavior as poorer during remote schooling, cited technology access and digital literacy as major barriers, and reported extra difficulties for children with disabilities, Spanish-speaking families, and single parents.
• OTRNOther2022Symptoms and daily experiences reported by children with cancer using a game-based app.Journal of pediatric nursingPain was reported by all school-age children with cancer using a game app between visits, and on 55.2% of days; fatigue was reported by 78.9% of children. Their diary entries described ordinary play, school and family life alongside treatment bother.
• OTQualitative2022"It's Not the Stereotypical 80s Movie Bullying": A Qualitative Study on the High School Environment, Body Image, and Weight Stigma.The Journal of school healthStudents did not report weight stigma from teachers, but described physical education as uncomfortable for larger-bodied students, especially running, swimming, and lifting. Self-criticism and friend teasing were common; dress code was seen as harmful to larger-bodied girls and girls of color.
• OTRNQualitative2022Mothers' and children's thoughts on COVID-19: A qualitative study.Journal of pediatric nursingPreschool children made sense of COVID-19 by describing it as a concrete virus with colour, shape, and gender. Mothers and children reported anxiety, disrupted routines, mixed family effects, and positive views of healthcare workers.
• OTSurvey2022Tobacco Smoke Exposure, School Engagement, School Success, and Afterschool Activity Participation Among US Children.The Journal of school healthIn US school-age children, home tobacco exposure was linked to lower school engagement, more school-to-home contacts about problems, and less afterschool activity participation. Grade repetition differences disappeared after adjustment. This is association, not proof smoke caused outcomes.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2023Reliability of pictorial Longshi Scale for informal caregivers to evaluate the functional independence and disability.Nursing openUnpaid family caregivers can reliably use a pictorial scale to assess patient disability, matching professional scores for those with secondary education or higher. Caregivers with only primary education showed significant disagreement with professionals, suggesting they need support or different tools.
• OTPilot2022Return to Learn ECHO: Telementoring for School Personnel to Help Children Return to School and Learning After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.The Journal of school healthSchool personnel who took a short virtual concussion-return-to-learn program reported greater confidence about managing return to learn and communicating with families. This is staff self-report only, not proof that students improved.
• OTSLPQualitative2023COVID-19-Related Facilitators and Barriers to In-Person Learning for Children With Intellectual and Development Disabilities.The Journal of school healthParents and school staff said weekly saliva testing helped them feel safer about in-person school for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, though masking, distancing, and hygiene were also in place. Changing policies, mistrust of testing, and no virtual option were major barriers.
• OTRNQualitative2022School inclusion of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa: The mothers' perspective.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMothers described school inclusion for children with epidermolysis bullosa as undermined by stigma, fear of injury, and assumptions of contagion or learning deficits. They valued preparing classmates and staff, caregiver support, classroom adaptations, and pain control.
• OTQualitative2023Experiences of participation in activities among girls with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A qualitative study.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityEight girls with juvenile idiopathic arthritis said pain, fatigue, stiffness and school absences pushed them out of activities, while meaningful routines, adapted tasks, technical aids and supportive friends or teachers helped them feel able to stay involved.
• OTQualitative2024School Nurses' Perceptions About Student's Wellbeing During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Sweden.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesSchool nurses reported students stressed about infection, grades and lost friendships, while some felt less anxiety with a slower pace and more family time.
• OTSurvey2023The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with ADHD in terms of participation, support, and barriers at home.Journal of pediatric nursingParent-reported home participation showed children with ADHD played computer and video games more often than non-ADHD peers, but participated less in arts, crafts, music, hobbies, school preparation, and homework. Parents reported cognitive demands as a home barrier.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023Opportunities in the Extended Day: Approaches for Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating During Out-of-School Time.The Journal of school healthOut-of-school time programs successfully improved the environment, increasing fruit, vegetable, and water availability and physical activity during sessions. However, few interventions changed children's overall daily eating habits or total physical activity levels outside the program hours.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023Physical Activity Interventions During the School Day: Reviewing Policies, Practices, and Benefits.The Journal of school healthSchool-wide policies, physical education changes, and recess improvements generally increased student physical activity. However, over half the included studies had weak designs or no comparison group, so these gains may reflect secular trends rather than the interventions themselves.
• OTRNQualitative2023Vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PSome families grew closer during the pandemic, but adolescents also described job loss, limited internet, lost school and leisure, and violence or self-harm as daily-life vulnerability.
• OTRNQualitative2024Improving School Environments for Preventing Sexual Violence Among LGBTQ+ Youth.The Journal of school healthLGBTQ+ students identified five school changes to reduce sexual violence: gender-neutral spaces, staff training on inclusion, transparent reporting protocols, LGBTQ-competent mental health support, and sexual health education that explicitly covers their identities.
• PTOTSurvey2024Health-Related Quality of Life and its Determinants among School-going Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAdolescents in Indian government schools rated quality of life around half the possible score, highest for social relationships. Older age was linked to better well-being scores, while failing a back-stretch test was linked to lower scores.
• OTQualitative2025The Value of an Informal Before-School Exercise Opportunity for Adolescent Girls Living in a Low-Socioeconomic Community.The Journal of school healthGirls in a disadvantaged school said informal before-school exercise helped them make new friends, feel more confident, and want to come to school. They valued choosing activities and having teachers present.
• OTCohort2024School Perceptions and Attendance for Children With Medical Complexity During COVID-19 Over Time.The Journal of school healthFull-time in-person school attendance rose from 48.4% to 90.1% across three survey waves, but confidence in school safety did not improve equally. Families reporting motivation, benefits, and school encouragement were more likely to attend.
• OTRNCohort2024Association of Novel Ventricular Assist Device Self-report Measures With Overall Health-Related Quality of Life.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingTwo of five new LVAD self-report measures were linked to heart-failure-specific quality of life at 3 months, not to generic quality of life. Chest incision pain and adverse events were also linked to lower quality of life.
• OTSurvey2025Description of School Outcomes Among Children With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Concussion Surveillance System Pilot.The Journal of school healthParents reported 9.9% of children aged 5-17 had a TBI in the past year. Sleep changes, fatigue, concentration trouble, light/noise sensitivity, and learning or memory problems were linked to missing school, extra help, or worse school functioning.
• OTRNQualitative2025The school environment in the experience of children with special health needs: a qualitative study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PChildren with special health needs valued school for normality and friendship, but symptoms, absences, stigma, and pandemic risk made participation hard. They used pacing, staff support, and self-care to keep going.
• OTQualitative2025Photovoice as Pedagogy in a Pacific Setting: Exploring Complexity in Cook Islands Food Environments With Adolescent Learners.The Journal of school healthAdolescents used photos to explain how school meals, shop prices, and home foods shape eating. Teachers described this as helping students, including quiet learners and those with learning needs, take part and share ideas.
• OTRNQualitative2026Navigating School Meal Environments: Perspectives of Pupils Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesFive boys with autism or ADHD stayed near familiar teachers or classmates to navigate school lunch. Crowded serving, repeated trips, and noisy seating made eating hard; some chose solitude to cope.
• OTCohort2025School Connectedness Boosts Mental Health in Indigenous Adolescents With Adverse Childhood Experiences: Mediation Analysis of a Longitudinal Study in Australia.The Journal of school healthIn Indigenous adolescents, feeling connected to school was linked to both adverse childhood experiences and anxiety/depression, and it appeared to link them in public but not private/Catholic schools. Adverse childhood experiences alone were not directly linked to anxiety/depression.
• OTSurvey2025Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Intersecting Identities on Adolescents' School Engagement in the United States.The Journal of school healthAdolescents with no reported childhood adversities had higher school engagement than those with multiple high-risk adversities. Engagement also varied by gender and race/ethnicity. This survey does not test treatment.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2025Care strategies for children with tracheostomy at school: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PChildren with tracheostomies can attend mainstream schools if the setting provides trained staff, emergency plans, and adapted logistics. Three care models rely on close coordination between families, schools, and healthcare services to ensure safety.
• OTQualitative2026Tracking Secondary School Students: A Qualitative Investigation of an Online Student Monitoring System With Parent Portal.The Journal of school healthStudents, parents and teachers described a school monitoring portal as helpful for tracking work but also stressful: late grade alerts, less student responsibility, and parent conflicts. It reports perceptions, not proof that limiting access improves outcomes.
• OTSurvey2026Can Peer Victimization Invalidate the Positive Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Adolescents' Health-Related Quality of Life?The Journal of school healthAmong 1343 adolescents, higher emotional intelligence was linked to better psychological well-being and peer support. Very high peer victimization weakened the link with peer support, but not psychological well-being.
• OTQualitative2026Sense of School Belonging and School Reintegration for Students Hospitalized With Chronic or Complex Medical Diseases: Insights From a Grounded Theory Study.The Journal of school healthHospitalized children described school belonging in hospital school mainly through close hospital teachers, not peers. Mainstream schools often felt distant, and digital lessons did not replace human contact. Reintegration was described as smoother when there was contact with classmates and teachers, not just lessons.
• OTSurvey2026Understanding Multi-Victimization: Identifying Socioecological Supports Among Adolescents.The Journal of school healthTransgender and gender-diverse students reported more victimization and less family, peer, food, and housing support than cisgender peers. Across all students, more support was linked to fewer victimization types, but the study cannot show support caused it.
• OTCohort2026School Readiness, Learning Challenges, and Lifestyle Changes Among Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic.The Journal of school healthChildren with early school readiness vulnerability had more pandemic learning difficulties and lower teacher-rated achievement two years later, but not more negative lifestyle changes; watch learning difficulties, not lifestyle alone.