Letter to Editor: School Nurses and Medication Management: A Key to Safer Schools in Iran

نویسندگان

1 Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;

2 Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

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doi:10.34172/jept.2025.23
چکیده

With the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, anaphylaxis, and cystic fibrosisamong students, the empowerment of school nurses has become more critical than ever . One of the main tasks ofschool nurses is to support students with chronic diseases and help them effectively manage these conditions .Medication management in schools, especially for chronic diseases, is vital because it allows students to participatefully in educational and social activities. This directly impacts improving academic outcomes and students’ overall health.Empowering school nurses in Iran with greater authority, including the ability to prescribe essential medicationsalongside proper training and resources, is crucial for strengthening school health services. Such measures willenhance medication safety, foster a supportive learning environment, and safeguard student well-being. TheIranian government and educational authorities should prioritize these reforms through comprehensive policiesand sustained investment to ensure healthier, safer schools for future generations.

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