Investigating awareness and implementation of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAI) via the 'Spare Pens in Schools' scheme in Wales: a cross-sectional pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate awareness and implementation of the Spare Pens (ie, adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)) scheme in primary and secondary schools in two regions in Wales.

Design

A cross-sectional pilot study employing a mixed research methods approach was carried out.

Setting and participants

State primary and secondary schools within Swansea and Pembrokeshire regional authorities were invited to take part. For geographical context, Swansea is the second largest city in Wales and is situated in the southwest of the country. Pembrokeshire is located in West Wales, with a large rural population outside of its main towns.

Main outcome measures

Awareness and implementation of the Spare Pens in Schools scheme. Additionally, compliance with national guidance was

SUBMITTER: Panayiotou E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11580279 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature