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Medication Management in Primary and Secondary Schools: Evaluation of Mental Health Related In-Service Education in Local Schools

Thomas J. Reutzel, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

Archana Desai, PhD

Archana Desai, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

Gloria Workman, PhD

Gloria Workman, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, IL

John A. Atkin, AM, LCSW

John A. Atkin, AM, LCSW, is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, IL

Sarah Grady, PharmD

Sarah Grady, PharmD, is a clinical associate professor at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Timothy Todd, PharmD

Timothy Todd, PharmD, is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

Nhu Nguyen, PharmD, RPh

Nhu Nguyen, PharmD, RPh, is a clinical pharmacist at Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL

Melissa Watkins, PharmD, RPh

Melissa Watkins, PharmD, RPh, is a staff pharmacist at Osco Pharmacy, Chicago, IL

Kim Tran, PharmD, RPh

Kim Tran, PharmD, RPh, is a staff pharmacist at Walgreens, Nashville, TN

Nian Liu, PharmD, RPh

Nian Liu, PharmD, RPh, is a staff pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy, Chicago, IL

Michelle Rafinski

Michelle Rafinski is a PharmD candidate at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL

Thanh Dang, PharmD, RPh

Thanh Dang, PharmD, RPh, is a consultant in Southern California

An increasing number of students are taking medications while they are in school or are under the influence of medication during school hours. In a novel effort, clinical pharmacists and mental health therapists worked together to provide "mini-in-service" educational programs on psychological disorders and medications used to treat these disorders. The purpose of this study was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of these educational programs presented to school nurses, teachers, school administrators, and other personnel. The study compared participant responses before and after attending a medication in-service session on a psychological disorder and its related medications. Results indicated that in-service education on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression improved the knowledge and confidence levels of school personnel regarding medications and symptoms. Feedback indicated school personnel wanted longer educational sessions and more information on these disorders and treatments. School nurses working with health professionals can improve education for staff, families, and students about mental health disorders and their treatment.

Key Words: in-service • medications • depression • ADHD • school nurse • pharmacist • therapist

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 24, No. 4, 239-248 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1059840508319629


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