The Roles and Challenges of School Nurses Caring for Children with Medical Complexity in Japan.
The number of children with medical complexity has been increasing annually, resulting in a growing demand for appropriate support from nurses in school settings. However, the lack of standardized criteria and clearly defined job descriptions presents a significant challenge in securing and retainin...
| Publicado en: | Journal of School Nursing p. 1 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Aug2026
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