Resources, Education and Events - Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario

Resources, Education and Events
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

POGO Nursing Newsletter

Resources

On September 18^th, 2024, SickKids launched the Video Toolkit for Education on Childhood Cancer Care at Home, introducing seven newly developed patient and caregiver videos.

The videos are 2 - 3 minutes in length, each covering a unique topic:

Fever at home
Nausea and vomitin
Constipation
Hair loss
Infection prevention
Mouth care
Giving medicines at home

They have been translated into seven languages: English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Tamil, Mandarin with Chinese (simplified) subtitles and Cantonese with Chinese (traditional) subtitles.

The Oncology Family Education Council (OFEC) at SickKids led the creation of the videos, from initial script development and expert consensus building of content, to supporting filming, editing, and translation as required. The project team recognized the value of multiple options for families to access educational material related to their child’s new cancer diagnosis, acknowledging the overwhelming amount of information provided to families at the time of a cancer diagnosis.

The videos are available to everyone and can be accessed on the AboutKidsHealth website.

Please share the videos with your patients and their families and reach out to Allison Starr at SickKids with any specific questions.

Upcoming Events

	January 21, 2025 - Virtual POGO Nursing Webinar - Sleep Disruptions in Pediatric ALL: Navigating Nighttime Challenges, Daytime Fatigue, and Family Preparedness
	February 5, 2025 - Toronto, Ontario Childhood Cancer Therapy Update The SickKids Childhood Cancer Therapy Update (CCTU) is a one-day conference that brings together national and international experts to share leading practices and applied science. Our aim is to achieve a thought-provoking, relevant and scientific meeting to advance paediatric oncology care locally, nationally and internationally.
	May 7-10, 2025 - Louisville, Kentucky 2025 American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) Conference The leading conference for pediatric hematology/oncology subspecialists awaits you next spring at the 2025 ASPHO Conference! Don't miss the premier conference for subspecialty education, networking, and inspiration.

Additional Resources

	POGO Virtual Education - POGO The Evidence is in: Addressing Fatigue in Children and Adolescents with Cancer The Past, Present and Future of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Care POGO Digital Storytelling
	POGO Project Funding Competition Now Open! Bridging funds for projects aligned to the Childhood Cancer Care Plan for which preliminary work (preferably with pilot data) has been completed New projects aligned with the Childhood Cancer Care Plan, which have not yet been initiated. The deadline for registration is January 10, 2025 by 5:00pm. Interested applicants should fill out the registration form by the deadline expressing their interest to submit a full application
	Canadian Cancer Society Community Services Locator A directory that helps cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers find the services they need. We have over 4500 cancer-related services listed.
	Collaborating for Chemo: A Day in the Life of a Chemotherapy Drug - YouTube Video A behind the scenes look into Pharmacy and what it takes to prepare chemotherapy for patients at SickKids.
	Mindfulness & Compassion Skills Toolkit — Sarana Institute In this series of four 8-10 minute videos, you will be introduced to key practices from our Mindfulness & Compassion Training Program. Each practice builds upon the previous one and supports inner transformation. This transformation is a gradual process, and throughout the training program, you'll become part of a like-minded community. This community alongside our highly skilled, interprofessional faculty will support you as you learn and integrate these skills into your life.

Webinar Series

	Science of childhood cancer The Science of Childhood Cancer is an interactive, weekly lecture series designed to engage the scientific community on key questions in pediatric cancer research.
	Pediatric ECHO (palliative care, complex care, obesity and pain management) Paediatric Project ECHO offers community-based healthcare providers with access to evidence-based knowledge, an interprofessional network, and a community of practice to support the delivery of safe and effective care to their paediatric patients.
	ECHO Child and Youth Mental Health ECHO Ontario Child and Youth Mental Health aims to build capacity in our healthcare system using a combination of interactive videoconferencing, educational presentations, and discussion of de-identified patient cases to enhance learning and build a supportive community of practice.