JOPHON NCPD (June/July 2026) Medication Adherence in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: An Integrative Review of Literature

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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 medication adherence among individuals with sickle cell disease, including those who undergo stem cell transplantation. Participants will examine the incidence of medication adherence, the impact of poor adherence on patient outcomes, and the importance of maintaining prescribed medication regimens. The course will also examine gaps in the current literature related to medication adherence in the sickle cell disease population, highlighting areas where additional research is needed.

Describe the incidence of medication adherence in the sickle cell population and those who undergo stem cell transplantation
Analyze the impact of poor medication adherence and how it affects patient outcomes
Understand the importance of medication adherence
Identify the gaps in literature of medication adherence in the sickle cell disease population

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.