Educational needs of school health teachers caring for students with type 1 diabetes:An analysis using the Borich needs assessment and the locus for focus models
10.5977/jkasne.2024.30.4.347
- Author:
Heewon SEOK
1
;
Ju-Yeon UHM
Author Information
1. Registered Nurse, Department of Nursing, Pusan National University Hospital
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2024;30(4):347-360
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The aim of this study was to identify educational priorities to ensure school health teachers’ competencies in managing students’ type 1 diabetes.
Methods:A secondary analysis of the data from a cross-sectional study involving 188 health teachers was conducted. Fourteen specific competencies were identified through a literature review. Using paired t-tests, differences between knowledge levels and perceived importance were analyzed. The Borich needs assessment measured the gap between knowledge and perceived importance, and the locus for focus model presented the priorities.
Results:Of the participants, 75.5% (n=142) had experience caring for students with type 1 diabetes. The discrepancy between perceived importance and knowledge level regarding the “management of the latest diabetes devices” was found to be the most significant difference (t=18.36, p<.001). High-priority competencies revealed by the Borich needs assessment and the locus for focus models included “latest guidelines,” “emergency management,” and “dietary management.” Prioritization differences were noted for the competencies “management of the latest diabetes devices,” “unique issues during the school life of children,” and “psychological issues;” the differences were dependent on the health teachers’ experience managing students with type 1 diabetes.
Conclusion:An educational program for health teachers is needed to enhance their competencies in managing the latest diabetes devices, handling emergencies, addressing unique issues, and staying informed about the latest insights on type 1 diabetes. Tailored education should be provided based on health teachers’ experience in managing students with type 1 diabetes.
