Description
JOPHON Courses offer continuing education created from JOPHON, APHON’s acclaimed journal. These courses feature original, peer-reviewed research aimed at enhancing clinical nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders, and their families.
Title: Jul/Aug 2023 Health Literacy in Parents of Children Newly Diagnosed with Cancer and Comprehension of Key Concepts Related to Their Child’s Care
Author(s): K. Elizabeth Keith, BSN, RN1 , Aman Wadhwa, MD, MSPH, Jocelyn York, BA, Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, Smita Bhatia, MD, MPH, and Wendy Landier, PhD, CPNP-PC, CPON®, FAAN
Course Overview: This course on health literacy is designed to enhance the understanding of healthcare professionals regarding the critical relationship between health literacy and the comprehension of key educational concepts among parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer. By the end of this module, learners will be able to describe how health literacy impacts parents’ understanding of their child’s diagnosis and treatment, as reported in the Keith et al. study. Additionally, the module will explore the correlation between preferred learning styles and health literacy levels, highlighting the challenges faced by parents with lower health literacy. This course aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate and educate parents, ensuring they are well-informed and capable of managing their child’s care.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the relationship between health literacy and comprehension of key new diagnosis education concepts in parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer reported in the Keith et al. study.
- Identify the relationship between preferred learning style and health literacy in parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer reported in the Keith et al. study.
APHON will provide 1 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this course. Successful completion of:
- JOPHON Article Review
- Post-Test
- Evaluation
APHON Related Organization Education
- Pediatric nurses – Society of Pediatric Nurses: Home
- ASPHO – Webinars · ASPHO
Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding
The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 CNE in one of the following ILNA categories: Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nursing Practice, OR Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
Please reach out to the Education Team at education@aphon.org with your name, the email associated with your APHON account, and the above ILNA category you would like to have reflected on your certificate and APHON can update your completion certificate to reflect your choice.
