JOPHON NCPD (May/June 2025) Effect of Weighted Blankets on Anxiety of Pediatric Oncology Patients During Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusions
Availability
On-Demand
Cost
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Credit Offered
1 NCPD Credit

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 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.

  • 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. 

APHON will provide 1 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this course. Successful completion of:
1. JOPHON Article Review
2. Post-Test
3. Evaluation 

The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 NCPD in one of the following ILNA categories: Care Continuum, Psychosocial Dimensions of Care, OR Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient


The 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. This provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.

None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

Questions or concerns? Contact education@aphon.org.