Parent Caregiving Experiences and Posttraumatic Growth Following Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
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: July/Aug 2021 Parent Caregiving Experiences and Posttraumatic Growth Following Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Author(s): Nicole B. Beckmann, PhD, APRN-CNP, Mary S. Dietrich, PhD, MS, Mary C. Hooke, PhD, APRN, PCNS, CPON, FAAN, Mary J. Gilmer, PhD, MBA, RN-BC, FAAN, and Terrah F. Akard, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN
Course Overview: This course discusses the experiences of parents as caregivers during their child’s hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and the potential for posttraumatic growth (PTG) that may arise from these experiences. Caregiver experiences and responsibilities can lead to increased comfort with healthcare teams, decreased treatment-related stressors, and feelings of guilt when prioritizing self-care, ultimately contributing to PTG. Major themes identified include context, coping strategies, and the need for social support, with effective coping strategies being crucial for adapting to the unpredictable nature of HSCT.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss how caregiver experiences and responsibilities contribute to posttraumatic growth
- Recognize the affect HSCT stress has on caregivers and how PTG can occur
APHON will provide 1 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour for the successful completion of this course. Successful completion of:
- JOPHON Article Review
- Post-Test
- Evaluation
Course Includes
- 3 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
- Course Certificate