American Public Health Association. (2018). School-based health centers: Improving Health, Well-being and Educational Success. American Public Health Association.
The following source depicts the importance of school-based health centers (SBHCs). Although it is almost five years old and has not been updated, it offers a more comprehensive depiction of the health benefits of these facilities. This file could provide me with more details on how SBHCs combat issues, such as obesity, mental health problems, and teen pregnancy prevention. That way, I will have more data for my research regarding the health outcomes caused by those facilities, while being more specific on the matter.
This text has not had any significant changes made and is almost five years old. However, it is appropriate for my research question and contains relevant information at an appropriate level. The text was written by the American Public Health Association, making them qualified enough to discuss the subject matter. It features multiple references from credible sources, including the CDC and scholarly articles. Ultimately, the purpose of this text is to provide a depiction of school-based centers and explain their significance.
Arenson, M., Hudson, P. J., Lee, N., & Lai, B. (2019). The Evidence on School-Based Health Centers: A Review. Global pediatric health, 6, 2333794X19828745.
The following source provides an overview of all aspects of SBHCs, including healthcare, accessibility, equity, and health outcomes. For the text, the authors have gathered information from the years 2000 to 2018. Four categories were the primary focus of the article: physical and mental health, educational outcomes, and financial outcomes. From the perspective of CRAPP, the source is relatively contemporary, relevant, based on a reliable source, truthful, and necessary to emphasize the value of SBHCs.
The text was published in 2019 and has remained unchanged since then. It was written by people with high degrees, including one with a PhD. The source features multiple citations from various and relevant scholarly texts. The goal of this text is to explain how SBHCs can enhance and deliver health services to children, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. This source will provide me with information regarding health outcomes, making it a valuable text for my research. Moreover, it may depict the history of those facilities during that time period.
Kjolhede, C., Lee, A. C., Council on School Health, De Pinto, C. D., O’Leary, S., Baum, M., Beers, N. S., Bode, S. M., Gibson, E. J., Gorski, P., Jacob, V., Larkin, M., Padrez, R. C., & Schumacher, H. (2021). School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice. Pediatrics, 148(4), e2021053758.
The following source presents a policy statement discussing the impact of SBHCs on the health and educational communities. The text reviews various aspects, including the scope of services and their role in supporting pediatricians. More importantly, the statement reviews the effectiveness of these facilities in improving various health outcomes. From the perspective of the CRAPP test, it is relevant and almost current. The text was published almost two years ago; however, no changes have been made to it. It is a rather appropriate source, as it was published in a journal.
The authors of the text are MDs who have professional medical experience. This source features multiple references from scholarly texts. This source includes multiple citations from trustworthy sources, such as the US Department of Education and the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee. The goal of the policy statement is to emphasize the importance of SBHCs by highlighting their benefits and history. This text appears unbiased, as it clearly explains what they may need to improve their quality of care. Having read this, one can gain a better understanding of what to expect from these facilities in the future.
Love, H. E., Schnitt, J., Soleimanpour, S., Panchal, N., & Behr, C. (2019). Twenty Years of School-Based Health Care Growth and Expansion. Health Affairs, 38(5), 755-764.
The following source, similar to the previous one, reviews the history, impact, and benefits of SBHCs. The source has not been updated; however, the texts used are reliable and relevant. The information was gathered through the School-Based Health Alliance’s National School-Based Health Care Census and explains the value of these facilities. This article could provide additional information that will help me emphasize the importance of SBHCs in terms of health outcomes for children.
This text is almost four years old and has not undergone any noticeable changes. However, it was written by scholars with qualifications relevant to medicine, making them well-suited to author such an article. The text will help me better understand the topic of my research. Ultimately, it could outline some of the helpful and necessary measures that may be taken to improve these healthcare facilities in the near future. This source is a compilation of various facts related to SBHCs, which persuaded me to be more considerate of these places. With the help of its depiction of the history and the role of these facilities in health outcomes, I will have a better understanding of how to make my research more detailed.
Terepka, A., Torres-Pagán, L., & De La Fuente, A. (2021). Schools on the Front Lines: School-Based Health Centers Amidst COVID-19. School Psychology, 36(5), 398-409.
This source, unlike the previous ones, reviews SBHCs from the perspective of the COVID pandemic. It provides a thorough explanation of how it impacted health outcomes and disease prevention among youths. The text is significantly more contemporary than the previous ones. It is unclear whether the authors possess the necessary qualifications related to the subject matter. The information is provided at an appropriate level and features multiple references to reports and scholarly articles.
Unfortunately, some of the citations refer to somewhat dated texts, while others are more contemporary. However, it relies on verified information from the World Health Organization and may be used to offer ideas on how these facilities can handle similar crises in the future. This source will help me expand on the question of healthcare outcomes, while focusing on how it occurred during the pandemic. The text is unbiased and is intended to explain the role of SBHCs within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their significant contributions to improving health outcomes. That way, I will have a more specific example for my research.
The Editors. (2022). We Need More Health Clinics at Schools. Scientific American.
The following text is an article that explains the importance of SBHCs, highlighting the impact of the pandemic. The source is almost two years old and was written by Scientific American, making it rather relevant and more up-to-date. Unfortunately, it has not undergone any changes whatsoever. It is unclear whether the authors have the necessary qualifications to speak on the matter, as their degrees and field of expertise are not specified.
The article was most likely written for a more general audience; however, the topic it reviews is relevant to the research. This text includes references to news articles and scholarly studies; however, one of the studies cited is extremely dated, as it was published in 2005. It will help me review the impact of such facilities on my research, while also considering recent events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The source will help me strengthen my arguments in my research paper and address some other issues related to SBHCs. So far, the text does not exhibit any biases and explains why extra attention is necessary for the facilities described in the article, which are expected to increase in the near future.