Scoliosis Screening Assessments

1. List all of the screenings/assessments that you were assigned to at the schools and give a generalized discussion of your assessment findings.
Scoliosis screening. Screening involved assessing symmetrical shoulder and hip height then assess the spine for any degree of curvature greater than 5°. Using a special tool similar to a level, ran along the spine identified the degree of curve on the back. When working with the girls we saw lots of unsymmetrical waists and hips and several with greater than 5° curve. One of the worst we saw was obvious asymmetry upon initial look not only at the waist and hips but just looking at the spine. You could see knots along the spine and obvious curve with a rib hump to the right. We did find a few that

Using their arms to throw the ball, shoot it or “bump” it. Limited fine motor witnessed unless their jacket or shirt contained buttons. One boy did carry a computer with him and stated he used it in his off time, also requiring fine motor skills. Opening doors, using pens or pencils at this age are other examples of fine motor skills children of early adolescent should have.

4. Discuss any observations you made related to cultural makeup of the school, assessment findings, etc.
Several cultures seen during this visit at SMS in Mobile, AL. Children who were Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and Indian. Girls and boys of ME descent appeared more hesitant than any other culture. When given the option several AA girls chose the AA group assessing that day.

5. Describe an encounter or observation that surprised you; or something you enjoyed about JagCheck. I enjoyed seeing the variations in ages related to growth and development. Watching attitude and appearances between boys and girls and between each grade. Observing the natural interactions while maintaining professional demeanor of a nurse helped put what we learn into action and greater understanding with