title: Educating teachers in children's illnesses: a study.
abstract: This study was carried out in response to teachers' concerns about emergency situations involving children with asthma, epilepsy and diabetes. Data were collected on whether teachers had received advice on coping with such emergencies in either their basic teacher training or in-service training, and whether they felt competent to cope with emergencies which could arise. The research found that no overall policy existed and that teachers would appreciate regular updates on the care of these children. The author also describes training sessions arranged following the analysis of the study.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bowen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004630:Emergencies; D005178:Faculty; D005260:Female; D005392:First Aid / Q000379:methods; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012572:School Health Services; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires