The Inclusion of Students with Chronic Diseases in Regular Schools

This study is guided by the principles of inclusive education; it focuses on students with chronic diseases and considered a vulnerable group within the educational system. The objective of this study is to identify needs relating to these students and facilitate the implementation of proposals to i...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2014-05, Vol.132, p.74-79
Main Authors: Muntaner, Joan Jordi, Forteza, Dolors, Salom, Miquel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
chronic diseases
education
good practices
inclusion
quality of life
vulnerable students
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Summary:This study is guided by the principles of inclusive education; it focuses on students with chronic diseases and considered a vulnerable group within the educational system. The objective of this study is to identify needs relating to these students and facilitate the implementation of proposals to improve schools. The study methodology is qualitative. In particular, two data collection techniques are employed: discussion groups and interviews with teachers, families, health personnel, and students. The results are presented in accordance with the categorisation of the transcripts for each group.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.04.280