{"title":"Meningitis Vaccination is at a Crossroads in the United States—What Healthcare Providers Can Do About It","authors":"Patti Wukovits BSN, RN, AMB-BC, Alicia Stillman MBA, MPH, Mary Koslap-Petraco DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 331-333"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leslie N. Pitts MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CDCES, AP-PEN, Alexandra Armstrong MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, Louise Fleming Ph.D., MSN-Ed, RN, FAAN, Pariya L. Fazeli PhD, Wendy Landier Ph.D., CPNP-PC, FAAN, Sigrid Ladores Ph.D., RN, PNP, CNE, FAAN
{"title":"The Application and Evolution of the Social-Ecological Model for Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness for Transition: A Scoping Review","authors":"Leslie N. Pitts MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CDCES, AP-PEN, Alexandra Armstrong MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, Louise Fleming Ph.D., MSN-Ed, RN, FAAN, Pariya L. Fazeli PhD, Wendy Landier Ph.D., CPNP-PC, FAAN, Sigrid Ladores Ph.D., RN, PNP, CNE, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This scoping review examines the application and evolution of the Social-Ecological Model for Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness for Transition (SMART). SMART provides a framework for assessing transition readiness across pediatric chronic conditions. Evaluating its research and clinical applications identifies insights and gaps across conditions and stakeholders.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, OVID, and PsycArticles identified primary research applying SMART in English-language, peer-reviewed literature. Literature was critically appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fifteen studies (2013–2024) met the eligibility criteria. SMART has evolved through revisions and adaptations, demonstrating broad applicability with adolescents, young adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers, and has informed practical applications. Future research is warranted to establish construct measurement, criterion validity, and optimal transition outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>This review explores SMART's versatility in guiding pediatric-to-adult healthcare transitions and identifying key facilitators and barriers to transition. The recent revision of SMART, integrating health equity, enhances its applicability, yet evaluation across diverse settings is crucial.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 355-376"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preventing HIV in the Adolescent Population with PrEP: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner","authors":"Dionta Posey BSN, RN, FNP-S, HIVPCP, Heide S. Temples PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, IBCLC","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.07.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.07.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake remains low among adolescents and young adults at high risk due to various barriers, such as decreased access to care, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stigma, and misinformation. The barriers to the uptake of PrEP among adolescents and young adults are multifaceted and require comprehensive mitigation strategies. Presented is the epidemiology of HIV, pathophysiology, and complications of HIV in adolescents, history of PrEP research, “How to End the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.” plan, reviewing and eliminating barriers to PrEP care, PrEP curriculum opportunities for the provider, and the role of the nurse practitioner in reducing new HIV diagnoses in adolescents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 503-514"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Society Page","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00075-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00075-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Page A10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jodiey Bondurant DNP, CPNP-PC/AC, FNP-BC, Suzanne Paul DNP, FNP-c
{"title":"Double Trouble: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in Fraternal Twins","authors":"Jodiey Bondurant DNP, CPNP-PC/AC, FNP-BC, Suzanne Paul DNP, FNP-c","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pediatric cases of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD, formerly termed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are a troubling new outcome of the pediatric obesity epidemic. Advising patients and families with this condition is challenging considering the nutrition needed to sustain developmentally appropriate growth in youth. Describing risk factors, comorbidities, management, and referrals for MASLD could improve surveillance and outcomes for this condition. MASLD is commonly seen with other comorbidities such as dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, anxiety, and depression. Considerations of epigenetics, diabetes, and adverse childhood experiences will be explored as additional underlying contributors to MASLD. Screening patients for this condition in conjunction with other comorbidities is essential to preventing the progression to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis, as well as lowering the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma. This fraternal twin case report describes pertinent diagnostics, recommendations for referrals, follow-up consultations, and red flags for more advanced liver disease.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 466-473"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142584427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yeliz Suna Dağ PhD, Mürşide Zengin PhD, Emriye Hilal Yayan PhD, Gülse Güleç MSc
{"title":"The Difficulties Experienced by Children with Celiac Disease in the Kahramanmaras Centered Earthquake in Turkey: A Qualitative Research","authors":"Yeliz Suna Dağ PhD, Mürşide Zengin PhD, Emriye Hilal Yayan PhD, Gülse Güleç MSc","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.11.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.11.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>In natural disasters, children encounter serious health problems.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the problems encountered by children with a diagnosis of celiac disease who lived in the earthquake region of Kahramahmaras in Turkey. Colaizzi method, a phenomenological research method, was used in the study. Data collection involved in-depth interviews conducted with the 'Introductory Information Form' and 'Semi-structured Interview Form,' both developed by the researchers.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>This study was conducted with 17 children diagnosed with celiac disease living in the Kahramanmaras earthquake region of Turkey. Four main themes emerged from the data: (1) nutrition security and access problems, (2) dietary noncompliance, (3) psychological effects, and (4) difficulties in accessing health services.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The earthquake not only disrupted the physical and emotional well-being of children with celiac disease but also highlighted systemic vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness and response for individuals with special dietary needs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 387-395"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143043151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial Board Page","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00074-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00074-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages A7-A8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PEDIATRIC EXPERT RESEARCHERS FOR JPHC","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00099-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00099-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Page A9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patricia Driscoll RN, MSN, Beatriz E. Marciano MD, Alison Han MD, MS, Steven M. Holland MD, Maryland Pao MD, Christa S. Zerbe MD, MS
{"title":"Implementation of a Pilot Study in Adolescent Health Care Transition Program for Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Single Institution Experience","authors":"Patricia Driscoll RN, MSN, Beatriz E. Marciano MD, Alison Han MD, MS, Steven M. Holland MD, Maryland Pao MD, Christa S. Zerbe MD, MS","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The transition to adult health care is challenging for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD). This pilot study aimed to facilitate the learning of AYA with CGD about their health care and to aid in the development of life skills to enhance self-care.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>AYA and caregivers (for participants <18 years of age) completed an adapted Transition Readiness Assessment. Educational sessions were held both in person and via telehealth and included virtual meetings with subject matter experts or a designated program mentor. Twenty-five participants were invited, 13 entered the pilot and 8 completed the transition readiness assessment.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The pilot study was well-received by CGD participants and caregivers. In the future, a larger cohort may provide more data to comment on efficacy and outcome in the AYA population.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Expansion of an educational transition program for AYA with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) might be useful.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 408-416"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142814797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jessica D. Murphy DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CPHON®, CNE®, Nancy G. Russell DNP, FNP-BC, CNE®, Deborah W. Busch DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC®, CNE®, FAANP, FAAN
{"title":"Relapsed AML in a Patient Presenting to a College Health Center: A Case Report","authors":"Jessica D. Murphy DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CPHON®, CNE®, Nancy G. Russell DNP, FNP-BC, CNE®, Deborah W. Busch DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC®, CNE®, FAANP, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) represents nearly 40% of all cancers affecting the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population. Although overall survival has improved, cure rates for AYAs lag behind younger leukemia patients. The primary care provider (PCP), including the college health provider, is a crucial member of the medical team for children and AYA cancer survivors. In the college setting, the PCP plays a key role in close monitoring for relapse and late effects. This case highlights the presentation of a college student to their university's health center for complaints later found to be due to relapsed leukemia. The PCP must distinguish the unique needs of AYA cancer survivors to provide early recognition and referral to treatment for concerns.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 453-458"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}