School Nurse Interventions for Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Scoping Review Protocol

Children with special health care needs require health and related services beyond those required by children in general, which may affect their participation and inclusion in school. School nurses play a key role in supporting these children through a range of health-related interventions within the school setting. However, evidence on school nurse–led interventions for this population remains fragmented. This scoping review will follow the JBI methodology and aims to map the nature and extent of interventions developed by school nurses for children with special health care needs in school settings worldwide. The review will provide an overview of current practices and may inform the development of school health policies and evidence-informed nursing interventions. This research is registered on the Open Science Framework platform since 10 June 2024, with data updated on 26 August 2025.