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Majstorović D, Barišić A, Štifanić M, Dobrača I, Vraneković J. The Importance of Genomic Literacy and Education in Nursing. Front Genet 2022; 12:759950. [PMID: 34970300 PMCID: PMC8712715 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.759950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Genetic discoveries and technological advances have been changing nursing care delivery, which modifies the roles and practices of nursing in society. Although the need for education of nurses in the field of genomics has been recognized in the 1960s, many countries still have no clear guidelines in this field of education and training. The purpose of this study was to evaluate current genomics content in the curriculum of undergraduate and graduate programs of studies in nursing in Croatia, and to measure the genomic literacy of Croatian undergraduate nursing students through assessing participants’ understanding of genomic concepts most critical to nursing practice. The curriculum of undergraduate and graduate programs of nursing classes of 2020/2021 were independently analyzed by the authors. For measuring the knowledge of essential genomic concepts among nurses, a Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory (GNCI©) instrument was employed. Results indicate that the current genomics content, for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs in Croatia, is inadequate and not concordant among universities. Moreover, the genomic literacy of Croatian undergraduate students (Undergraduate program 10) was found to be low. Scores across respondents ranged from 3 to 22 (out of possible 31), with a mean scale score 9.8 (SD 5.3) (31.6% correct). We can conclude that the curriculum for undergraduate and graduate programs of Studies in nursing should be revised to implement the latest genomic practices and approaches to genomics education while nurses should acquire an adequate level of genomic literacy in order to produce desired outcomes of competency in nursing practice.
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Faculty of Natural Science, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Pula, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Pula, Croatia
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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Murakami K, Kutsunugi S, Tsujino K, Stone TE, Ito M, Iida K. Developing competencies in genetics nursing: Education intervention for perinatal and pediatric nurses. Nurs Health Sci 2020; 22:263-272. [PMID: 31912654 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Nurses need to be appropriately trained in genetics to provide clinical care based on best practice for patients and families. This exploratory study describes an educational intervention using authentic stimulus material centered on a clinical case study of a family with a baby with Down syndrome. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from a sample of 15 nurses and 27 students from three universities in Japan before and after completing an entry-level workshop on competency-based genetics nursing. Participants reported increased perceived genetics knowledge and clinical confidence. Despite more than 90% of the participants reporting that they understood the underlying genetics knowledge, their confidence and the ethical aspects of genetics nursing had not been promoted after the seminar. In contrast, the reflections, coded into three categories, showed they recognized families' needs for psychological support, family decision making, and protection and privacy and suggested that nurses had undergone a profound shift in understanding about these issues. Although indicating that a single seminar was insufficient, the study findings will be useful to develop educational materials on genetics for both students and nurses.
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- Kyoko Murakami
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Ryukus', Okinawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi, Japan.,Visiting Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi, Japan
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Hinds PS, Linder L. A Central Organizing Framework for Pediatric Oncology Nursing Science and Its Impact on Care. PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25804-7_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Mandrell BN, Hines-Dowell S, Nishigaki M. Genetics and Genomics: Precision Health in Pediatric Oncology. PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25804-7_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A theoretical framework for interaction of nursing discipline with genetics and genomics. Int J Nurs Sci 2018; 5:336-342. [PMID: 31406845 PMCID: PMC6626281 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2018.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 08/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Since the completion of the Human Genome Project, health science has been strongly influenced by the advances in genetics and genomics. However, the progress of embracing genetics and genomics into nursing discipline is limited. One of the main barriers is lack of understanding on the relevancy of genetics and genomics to nursing discipline. Objectives This paper aims to synthesize and develop a theoretical framework for the interaction of nursing discipline with genetics and genomics. Methods Through content analysis and constant comparative method, a theoretical framework was developed from synthesis of the studies regarding nursing and genetics/genomics indexed in multiple English and Chinese databases. Results Four main theoretical statements were constructed in the framework: 1) There are three ways to show how genetics and genomics can influence nursing discipline: a new specialty, new technologies and a new lens; 2) The significant contribution of nursing discipline to genetics and genomics lies in how nurses could focus on the association between human responses and genes and how nurses could advocate for their clients in the genetic and genomic era; 3) A paradigm shift occurs after a constant interaction of nursing discipline with genetics and genomics; 4) Implementation strategies could be used to facilitate the integration of genetics and genomics to nursing discipline and advance the paradigm shift. Conclusions The framework will help to understand the relationship between nursing discipline and genetics and genomics and implicate the future studies integrating genetics and genomic science into nursing discipline.
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Calzone KA, Kirk M, Tonkin E, Badzek L, Benjamin C, Middleton A. The Global Landscape of Nursing and Genomics. J Nurs Scholarsh 2018; 50:249-256. [PMID: 29608246 PMCID: PMC5959047 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Nurses have a pivotal role in bringing the benefits of genomics and precision medicine to everyday health care, but a concerted global effort is needed to transform nursing policy and practice to address widely acknowledged deficits in nurses' genomic literacy. The purpose was to conduct a global country and organization review of nursing engagement with genomics, informing a landscape analysis to assess readiness for integration of genomics into nursing. DESIGN Global nursing leaders and nursing organizations were recruited using a purposive sampling strategy to complete an online survey that assessed the scope of genomic integration in practice and education, challenges and barriers, and priorities for action. METHODS The survey was administered online following an orientation webinar. Given the small numbers of nurse leaders globally, results were analyzed and presented descriptively. FINDINGS Delegates consisted of 23 nurse leaders from across the world. Genomic services were offered predominantly in specialty centers consisting mostly of newborn screening (15/18) and prenatal screening (11/18). Genomic literacy and infrastructure deficits were identified in both practice and education settings, with only one country reporting a genetic/genomic knowledge and skill requirement to practice as a general nurse. CONCLUSIONS These data provide insights into the commitment to and capacity for nursing to integrate genomics, revealing common themes and challenges associated with adoption of genomic health services and integration into practice, education, and policy. Such insights offer valuable context and baseline information to guide the activities of a new Global Genomics Nursing Alliance (G2NA). The G2NA will use the landscaping exercise as a springboard to explore how to accelerate the integration of genomics into nursing healthcare. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Genomics is relevant to all healthcare providers across the healthcare continuum. It provides an underpinning for understanding health, risks for and manifestations of disease, therapeutic decisions, development of new therapies, and responses to interventions. Harnessing the benefits of genomics to improve health and care outcomes and reduce costs is a global nursing challenge.
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- Kathleen A. Calzone
- Xi, Research Geneticist, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, Genetics Branch, Bethesda, MA, USA
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- Upsilon-Xi at Large, Professor of Genetics Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK
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- Senior Research Fellow, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK
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- Alpha Rho & Nu Omega, Director and Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing, Wilmington, SC, USA
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- Visiting Fellow, College of Health & Wellbeing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England & Genetic Counsellor, Liverpool Women’s NHS Hospital Trust, Liverpool, England
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- Head of Society and Ethics Research, Connecting Science, Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridgeshire, UK
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Seven M, Pasalak SI, Guvenc G, Kok G. Knowledge Level and Educational Needs of Turkish Oncology Nurses Regarding the Genetics of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. J Contin Educ Nurs 2017; 48:570-576. [PMID: 29177531 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20171115-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated Turkish oncology nurses' knowledge and educational needs regarding genetics of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. METHOD An online survey was used to collect data from 104 Turkish oncology nurses. RESULTS The mean level of knowledge in oncology genetics was 6.74 ± 3.85. The majority of nurses (78.7%) were aware of the fact that family history of ovarian or breast cancer is an important risk factor for ovarian or breast cancer; however, a much smaller percentage (25.5%) understood that BRCA1 mutations in women can be transferred by the father. The majority of the nurses (59.6%) were willing to take continuing education in cancer genetics. CONCLUSION Turkish oncology nurses have a moderate level of knowledge in cancer genetics. Therefore, educators should develop targeted educational activities in genetics as a part of continuing education programs to enhance nursing practice in cancer care. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(12):570-576.
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Seven M, Eroglu K, Akyüz A, Ingvoldstad C. Educational needs of nurses to provide genetic services in prenatal care: A cross-sectional study from Turkey. Nurs Health Sci 2017; 19:294-300. [DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Memnun Seven
- Koç University; School of Nursing; İstanbul Turkey
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- Koç University; School of Nursing; İstanbul Turkey
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Osier ND, Pham L, Savarese A, Sayles K, Alexander SA. Animal models in genomic research: Techniques, applications, and roles for nurses. Appl Nurs Res 2016; 32:247-256. [PMID: 27969037 PMCID: PMC5161027 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Animal research has been conducted by scientists for over two millennia resulting in a better understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as testing of novel therapies. In the molecular genomic era, pre-clinical models represent a key tool for understanding the genomic underpinnings of health and disease and are relevant to precision medicine initiatives. Nurses contribute to improved health by collecting and translating evidence from clinically relevant pre-clinical models. Using animal models, nurses can ask questions that would not be feasible or ethical to address in humans, and establish the safety and efficacy of interventions before translating them to clinical trials. Two advantages of using pre-clinical models are reduced variability between test subjects and the opportunity for precisely controlled experimental exposures. Standardized care controls the effects of diet and environment, while the availability of inbred strains significantly reduces the confounding effects of genetic differences. Outside the laboratory, nurses can contribute to the approval and oversight of animal studies, as well as translation to clinical trials and, ultimately, patient care. This review is intended as a primer on the use of animal models to advance nursing science; specifically, the paper discusses the utility of preclinical models for studying the pathophysiologic and genomic contributors to health and disease, testing interventions, and evaluating effects of environmental exposures. Considerations specifically geared to nurse researchers are also introduced, including discussion of how to choose an appropriate model and controls, potential confounders, as well as legal and ethical concerns. Finally, roles for nurse clinicians in pre-clinical research are also highlighted.
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- Nicole D Osier
- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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Lopes-Júnior LC, Carvalho Júnior PM, de Faria Ferraz VE, Nascimento LC, Van Riper M, Flória-Santos M. Genetic education, knowledge and experiences between nurses and physicians in primary care in Brazil: A cross-sectional study. Nurs Health Sci 2016; 19:66-74. [PMID: 27510609 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Revised: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Recent advances in genomics and related technologies have the potential to improve health care throughout the world. In this cross-sectional study, we examine genetics education, knowledge, and genetics-related experiences among the nurses and physicians who provide primary care in a Brazilian city. Fifty-four healthcare professionals from family health units participated in the study (response rate: 90%). Data were collected using a structured 36-item questionnaire divided into five axes: sociodemographic data and academic background; genetics education; genetics knowledge; genetics-related experiences in family practice; and knowledge regarding the National Policy for Comprehensive Care in Clinical Genetics in the Unified Health System. Although most participants (85.2%) acknowledged receiving some genetic content during their undergraduate education, the majority (77.8%) advised that they did not feel prepared to deliver genomics-based health care in primary care. The results suggest that nurses and physicians often lack the knowledge to provide genomics-based health care in primary care. Therefore, continuing education in genetics/genomics should be provided to primary healthcare professionals in order to enhance family practice and compliance with national policies.
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- Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior
- Who Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Who Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Chapel Hill School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Who Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Mapping the human genome: Implications for practice. Nursing 2016. [PMID: 26226114 DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000470413.71567.fd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Haga SB, Mills R. Nurses' communication of pharmacogenetic test results as part of discharge care. Pharmacogenomics 2015; 16:251-6. [PMID: 25712188 DOI: 10.2217/pgs.14.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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As pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing is becoming integrated into routine clinical procedures for admitted hospital patients, consideration is needed as to when test results will be communicated to patients and by whom. Given the implications of PGx test results for current and future care, we propose that if results are not promptly discussed with patients when testing is completed, results should be discussed with patients during discharge care when possible, included in the printed or electronic discharge summary and a copy of the results sent to their primary provider. Nurses play an important role in discharge planning and care by providing patients with the necessary information and support to transfer from the hospital setting to an outpatient setting or to return to home and work. To promote nurses' ability to fulfill the role of communicating PGx test results, revised curricula and interprofessional and clinical decision support are needed.
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- Susanne B Haga
- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 304 Research Drive, Box 90141, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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Seven M, Akyüz A, Elbüken B, Skirton H, Öztürk H. Nurses' knowledge and educational needs regarding genetics. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2015; 35:444-449. [PMID: 25475926 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2014.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Revised: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 11/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses now require a basic knowledge of genetics to provide patient care in a range of settings. OBJECTIVES To determine Turkish registered nurses' current knowledge and educational needs in relation to genetics. DESIGN A descriptive, cross-sectional study. SETTINGS Turkish registered nurses working in a university hospital in Turkey were recruited. PARTICIPANTS All registered nurses were invited to participate and 175 completed the study. METHODS The survey instrument, basic knowledge of health genetics, confidence in knowledge and the nurses' need for genetics education were used to collect data. RESULTS The majority (81.1%, n=142) of participants indicated that genetics was not taught during their degree program, although 53.1% to 96% of respondents felt confident in defining different genetic concepts. The average genetics knowledge score was 6.89±1.99 of a possible 11 (range 0-11). The majority (70.3%) expressed a strong wish to attend a continuing nursing education program in genetics. CONCLUSIONS The study shows that although Turkish nurses are not sufficiently knowledgeable to apply genetics in practice, they are willing to have more education to support their care of patients. Nurses need to have more education related to genetics in accordance with advances in human genetics to optimize health care.
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- Memnun Seven
- Koç University, School of Nursing, Koç Universitesi Hemşirelik Yüksek Okulu, Güzelbahçe sokak no. 20, Nişantaşı, Şişli, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Koç University, School of Nursing, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Haydarpasa Gulhane Military Medical Academy Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Plymouth University Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth, United Kingdom.
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- Haydarpasa Gulhane Military Medical Academy Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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