Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing

Impact Factor: 1.9

Editor-In-Chief: Kristin A. Stegenga

Society Affiliation: Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses

Discipline: Nursing

Description:

Caring for children with cancer is one of the most technically and emotionally difficult areas in nursing. Not only are you dealing with children and adolescents who hurt, you must reassure and educate families, balance a multitude of other health care professionals, and keep up with ever-changing nursing practice and care. To help nurses stay aware of the newest effective nursing practices, innovative therapeutic approaches, significant information trends, and the latest research in hematology and pediatric oncology nursing, you need the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing. The journal offers pediatric hematology, oncology, and immunology nurses in clinical practice and research, pediatric social workers, epidemiologists, clinical psychologists, child life specialists and nursing educators the latest peer-reviewed original research and definitive reviews on the whole spectrum of nursing care of childhood cancers, including leukemias, solid tumors and lymphomas, and hematologic disorders. JOPHON covers the entire disease process–diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survival, as well as end-of-life care. Six times a year, the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing introduces new and useful nursing care practice and research from around the world that saves you time and effort. Some of the recent topics published in the Journal include:Quality of life in children and adolescents with cancerDistressing symptoms in children with cancerSymptoms in children with sickle cell diseaseSibling and family copingResiliencePain and its managementSymptom assessmentSelf-managementChild and parent learning at the time of diagnosisAdherenceCultural care for children with cancer and their familiesEvidence-based practiceBest practices in pediatric hematology/oncologyPalliative careIntegrative therapies for children with cancer and blood disordersUse of technology and mHealthAnother important feature includes Guest Editorials from experts in the discipline.This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jophon.