Financial Stressors for Parents of Children and Emerging Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Qualitative Study
With congenital heart disease (CHD) being the most prevalent congenital defect globally, a recent article published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care aimed to describe parents’ perspectives on financial stressors related to having a child with CHD. The
NAPNAP Expands Continuing Education Courses to Support Pediatric Mental Health
NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 – The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has announced the third and final phase of their NAPNAP Cares program, an extensive library of online continuing education (CE) courses focused on pediatric mental
Controlled Trial Shows Benefits of Therapy Dogs with Pediatric Oncology Patients and Families
NEW YORK, June 12, 2024 – While visiting dog programs are common in pediatric settings, there is limited evidence on the safety and efficacy of these programs in oncology settings. A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric
New Research Article Calls for Overhaul of Youth Sexual Health Care in a Digital World
NEW YORK, May 30, 2024 – As the digital age ushers in near unfettered access to pornography and sexual media by adolescents, it is time to re-envision youth sexual health care according to an article published in the Journal
NAPNAP Position Statement on Child Maltreatment
NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 – With the United States Department of Health and Human Services estimating that 618,000 children were victims of child maltreatment during 2020, it is clear that neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and/or
NAPNAP Brings Together Pediatric Health Care Leaders in Denver for 45th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is bringing together experts in pediatrics and advocates for children from around the country at the 45th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver on March 13-16. As the Leader
Journal of Pediatric Health Care Launches Special Edition Focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Pediatric Healthcare
With health inequities remaining a pervasive issue when seeking out health care in the United States, it is essential that providers be aware of factors including but not limited to ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, or age to address
Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of the INSPIRE Pilot Study for Adolescent Girls
While the World Health Organization recommends that adolescents obtain at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily, studies indicate that this goal is often not achieved worldwide. A recent article published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care explored the
A Qualitative Exploration of the Experience of Child Feeding Among Ukrainian Refugee and Immigrant Mothers During Escape and Relocation
With conflicts around the world contributing to the displacement and relocation of mothers and children, a recent article published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care explored the influence of escape, displacement, and relocation on the disruption to daily life, particularly
NAPNAP Launches Second Phase of Continuing Education Courses to Support Pediatric Mental Health
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has announced the second phase of its NAPNAP Cares program, an extensive program of online continuing education (CE) courses focused on pediatric mental health. Launched in June 2023, this expert-developed library
