Development of a prevention system for nursing students to avoid latex allergies in basic nursing education.

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 24792421
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Fundamental nursing
• Research Institution: Seinan Jo Gakuin University
• Principal Investigator: KAJIWARA EMI 西南女学院大学, 保健福祉学部, 講師 (00389488)
• Project Period (FY): 2012-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: ラテックスアレルギー / 予防 / スクリーニング / 看護基礎教育 / 看護学生 / LA

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study was conducted for the purpose of establishing a prevention system for nursing students to avoid Latex Allergies (LA). It includes an investigation of LA among nursing students and a consideration of the screening methods to prevent LA in basic nursing education. It was found that descriptions of LA in the Japanese textbook were few compared with overseas textbooks written in English. That is, we confirmed it is difficult for nursing students to readily acquire knowledge of LA. It was suggested that a questionnaire and double tests with a physician in attendance were effective. We picked out students with experience of allergic symptoms to rubber products or atopic dermatitis from the questionnaire. Additionally, we picked out nursing students who developed allergic reactions from using the tests. If they have a risk of LA, it is desirable to use latex-free products.

Free Research Field

基礎看護学