International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

• Pediatric Surgery & Perioperative Nursing: pediatric and neonatal surgical procedures, minimally invasive and laparoscopic approaches, robot-assisted surgery, thoracoscopic interventions, preoperative assessment and preparation, postoperative pain management and complications, surgical training and competency development, and nursing care quality and safety in surgical settings
• Neonatology & Perinatal Nursing: preterm birth management and complications, respiratory distress and mechanical ventilation, neonatal sepsis and infection prevention, feeding and nutrition in preterm infants, thermoregulation and developmental care, parent-infant bonding and family-centered care, and perinatal outcomes and mortality reduction
• Congenital Disorders & Pediatric Cardiology: congenital heart disease assessment and diagnosis, echocardiography and cardiac imaging, catheter-based interventions and balloon procedures, surgical management and outcomes, nursing care of children with cardiac conditions, medication management, activity restrictions and activity planning, and long-term health maintenance
• Child Development & Early Childhood Care: normal childhood development milestones and assessment, early intervention and developmental screening, psychomotor skill development and physical activity, educational strategies and learning support, preschool and school readiness, teacher and caregiver collaboration, and developmental assessment across ages
• Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Health: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder assessment and management, autism spectrum disorder and related conditions, intellectual disability and adaptive functioning, behavioral interventions and therapeutic approaches, stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation in children, mental health screening and support, and neurodevelopmental disorder outcomes
• Nutrition, Healthy Growth & Lifestyle: infant feeding and breastfeeding support, pediatric nutrition assessment and counseling, obesity and overweight prevention and management, diabetes and metabolic disorders in children, cardiovascular risk reduction in childhood, physical activity promotion and exercise guidelines, and healthy lifestyle interventions
• Child Health Promotion & Preventive Care: immunization and vaccination programs, infectious disease prevention and management, injury prevention and safety education, health promotion across childhood, screening and early detection programs, maternal and child health integration, and health education for parents and families
• Psychosocial, Mental & Emotional Health: child mental health and psychiatric conditions, family-centered psychological support, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, grief and bereavement in children, school-based mental health services, therapeutic communication with children, and psychosocial resilience and coping

Open Access Statement

International Journal of Pediatric Nursing is an open-access publication which provides immediate open access to its content, supporting a greater global exchange of knowledge. All published works are freely available to a worldwide audience upon publication. Publication is subject to an article processing charge (APC), ensuring articles remain freely accessible online in perpetuity under a Creative Commons license.

Publication Ethics Statement

International Journal of Pediatric Nursing fully adheres to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and its Best Practice Guidelines. The editorial team enforces a rigorous peer-review process with strict ethical policies to ensure the addition of high-quality scientific studies to scholarly publication.

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