Assessing Knowledge of Nurse Practitioners on Youth in Foster Care: Results of Nationwide Survey.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES

Journal of Pediatric Health Care Pub Date : 2025-08-31 DOI:10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.08.001

Brigit VanGraafeiland, Christina Quick, Valerie C Martinez, Christina M Cwynar, Jennifer Helman, Shawna Mudd, Sarah Wilson, Tracy Halasz

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Abstract

Introduction: There are over 368,000 youth in foster care. Pediatric advanced practice nurses (APN) are the ideal healthcare provider to optimize this vulnerable population's physical, behavioral, and mental health and well-being.

Methods: The Alliance for Children in Foster Care, through Partners for Vulnerable Youth, conducted a mixed methods nationwide survey of all NAPNAP members on their knowledge regarding the health of youth in foster care.

Results: The survey results demonstrated 3 key gaps in knowledge, (1) Integrating Guidelines into Clinical Practice, (2) Recognizing Risks and Providing Ongoing Care, and (3) Navigating the Healthcare and Foster Systems.

Discussion: The result of this survey reinforces the gap in knowledge among PNPs caring for youth in foster care. Future directions should be aimed at utilizing evidenced-based education to increase PNP knowledge in key areas identified.

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护理人员对青少年寄养知识的评估：全国调查结果。

目前有超过368,000名青少年被寄养。儿科高级执业护士（APN）是理想的医疗保健提供者，以优化这一弱势群体的身体，行为和心理健康和福祉。方法：寄养儿童联盟通过弱势青年合作伙伴，在全国范围内对所有NAPNAP成员进行了一项混合方法的调查，了解他们对寄养青年健康的了解。结果：调查结果显示了三个关键的知识差距，(1)将指南纳入临床实践，(2)识别风险并提供持续护理，(3)导航医疗保健和寄养系统。讨论：这项调查的结果强化了PNPs在照顾寄养青少年方面的知识差距。未来的方向应旨在利用证据为基础的教育，以增加PNP知识的关键领域确定。

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Journal of Pediatric Health Care NURSING-PEDIATRICS

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

10.70%

发文量

140

审稿时长

24 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Pediatric Health Care, the official journal of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, provides scholarly clinical information and research regarding primary, acute and specialty health care for children of newborn age through young adulthood within a family-centered context. The Journal disseminates multidisciplinary perspectives on evidence-based practice and emerging policy, advocacy and educational issues that are of importance to all healthcare professionals caring for children and their families.