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. This is a self-paced, digital product.
New JOPHON course articles are offered quarterly following review and development by the JOPHON editorial team and are presented by the APHON ACE Center Committee. Each course includes ten (10) questions derived from the selected article’s content. Participants who complete both the associated quiz and evaluation will earn 1 NCPD credit, applicable to the designated ILNA categories.
Course Details
Title: May/June 2025 Effect of Weighted Blankets on Anxiety of Pediatric Oncology Patients During Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusions
Author(s): Jennifer Olson, MS, RN, CPHON, Leanne Adamson, MS, RN, PCNS-BC, CPHON, Cassie Lang, MSN, CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, Kelly Miller, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHON, Elizabeth Phillips, BA, Flori Legette, ND, RN, CPHON, and Figaro L. Loresto Jr., PhD, RN
Citation: Olson J, Adamson L, Lang C, et al. Effects of Weighted Blankets on Anxiety for Pediatric Oncology Patients During Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusions. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing. 2025;42(3):129-137. doi:10.1177/27527530251342163
Course Summary: This course explores the evidence surrounding the use of weighted blankets as a nonpharmacologic intervention to reduce anxiety in pediatric oncology patients during outpatient chemotherapy infusions. Participants will evaluate current research on the effectiveness of weighted blankets in alleviating anxiety, analyze findings related to improvements in quality of life, and apply this knowledge to enhance psychosocial care in pediatric oncology settings. Emphasis will be placed on integrating nonpharmacologic strategies, such as weighted blankets, to support the holistic well-being of children receiving oncology care.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate the evidence on the impact of weighted blankets on anxiety in pediatric oncology patients.
- Analyze research findings related to the influence of weighted blankets on quality of life in pediatric oncology care.
- Apply knowledge of nonpharmacologic interventions, such as weighted blankets, to support psychosocial care in pediatric oncology patients.
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 Continuum, Psychosocial Dimensions of Care, OR Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient
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.
Post-Purchase Information
After purchase, your course will be available in the ACE Center under “My Courses”.
Once you have completed both the quiz and evaluation, you can download a copy of your completion certificate from the course page. A copy will also be available in your Transcript under the “My APHON” drop-down menu in your account.
Association for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.
