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Chair SY, Law BMH, Zang Y, Waye MMY, Cheng HY, Chow KM. The effects of decision aids for genetic counselling among people considering genetic testing: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6796-6810. [PMID: 37287127 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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AIM To assess the effectiveness of decision aids for genetic counsellees to improve their conflicts in decision-making and psychological well-being when considering genetic tests for inherited genetic diseases, and their knowledge about these tests and their genetic risks. DESIGN Systematic review. DATA SOURCES Six electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, OVID Nursing, APA PsycINFO, EMBASE and CINAHL) were searched from inception to May 2022. REVIEW METHODS Only randomised controlled trials that examined the effect of decision aids for information provision centring genetic testing on outcomes including decisional conflicts, informed choice making, knowledge on genetic risks or genetic tests, and psychological outcomes among participants who had undergone genetic counselling were included. Their risk of bias was assessed using the Version 2 of the Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomised trials. Results were presented narratively. The review was conducted according to the PRISMA checklist. RESULTS Eight included studies examined the effect of booklet-based, computer-based, film-based or web-based decision aids on individuals considering genetic testing for their increased cancer risks. Despite contrasting findings across studies, they showed that decision aids enable genetic counsellees to feel more informed in decision-making on genetic tests, although most showed no effect on decisional conflict. Knowledge of genetic counsellees on genetic risks and genetic tests were increased after the use of decision aids. Most studies showed no significant effect on any psychological outcomes assessed. CONCLUSIONS Review findings corroborate the use of decision aids to enhance the effective delivery of genetic counselling, enabling genetic counsellees to gain more knowledge of genetic tests and feel more informed in making decisions to have these tests. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Decision aids can be used to support nurse-led genetic counselling for better knowledge acquisition and decision-making among counsellees. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patient or public contribution is not applicable as this is a systematic review.
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- Sek Ying Chair
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Asia-Pacific Genomic and Genetic Nursing Centre, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- The Croucher Laboratory for Human Genomics, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Asia-Pacific Genomic and Genetic Nursing Centre, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- The Croucher Laboratory for Human Genomics, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Asia-Pacific Genomic and Genetic Nursing Centre, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- The Croucher Laboratory for Human Genomics, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Asia-Pacific Genomic and Genetic Nursing Centre, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- The Croucher Laboratory for Human Genomics, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Chow KM, Cheng HY, Leung AWY, Tola YO, Chair SY. Genetic/genomic literacy, attitudes and receptivity of nursing students and practising nurses: A cross-sectional online survey. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 125:105773. [PMID: 36921542 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The growing demand for personalised nursing care in the genomic era requires nursing students and practising nurses to be better prepared to apply the knowledge of genetics/genomics to nursing practice. Several studies have shown that, despite having positive attitudes/receptivity towards integrating genetics/genomics into nursing practice, nursing students and professionals report a low level of genetic/genomic literacy. However, little is known about the status in Hong Kong. OBJECTIVES We assessed and compared the genetic/genomic literacy and attitudes/receptivity towards integrating genetics/genomics into nursing practice among nursing students and practising nurses in Hong Kong. We also explored the relationships between the students' background characteristics, attitudes/receptivity towards integrating genetics/genomics into nursing practice and genetic/genomic literacy. DESIGN A cross-sectional online survey conducted between March 2020 and January 2022. SETTINGS A government-funded university in Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS We recruited a convenience sample of 234 nursing students, 145 were final-year undergraduate students (median age = 22 years, 84.1 % female) and 89 were practising registered nurses (postgraduate students studying part-time programme, median age = 28 years, 77.5 % female). METHODS The survey collected the participants' background information, attitudes/receptivity towards integrating genetics/genomics into nursing practice and levels of genetic/genomic literacy. RESULTS Overall, the participants reported positive attitudes/receptivity towards practice integration but had low levels of genetic/genomic literacy. Practising nurses were more likely to have lower genetic/genomic literacy, but more positive attitudes/receptivity towards practice integration, than undergraduate students. Multiple regression analysis suggested that the level of study (postgraduate/undergraduate programme) and perceptions of the disadvantages of 'needing to re-tool professionally' were significant independent factors associated with the level of genetic/genomic literacy. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study call for the strategic integration of genetics/genomics education into all levels of nursing education in Hong Kong and across the globe. In particular, sustained efforts should be made to ensure that practising nurses receive further education in genetics/genomics.
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- Ka Ming Chow
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Asia-Pacific Genomic and Genetic Nursing Centre, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Asia-Pacific Genomic and Genetic Nursing Centre, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Asia-Pacific Genomic and Genetic Nursing Centre, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Matsumoto M, Sasaki N, Tsukigawa Y, Otsubo R, Yano H, Nagayasu T. A Survey of the Awareness and Educational Needs of Nurses in Nagasaki Prefecture Regarding Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2023; 38:406-411. [PMID: 34989978 PMCID: PMC10102085 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-022-02132-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and educational needs with regard to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer among nurses working in breast cancer care in the Nagasaki Prefecture. In breast cancer care, the identification of patients at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer is necessary for the implementation of genetic testing and counseling. Nurses should be involved in this process, since they play a crucial role in the care of patients with breast cancer. However, the knowledge regarding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer among nurses working in oncology care in Japan has not been assessed. The design of this study is cross-sectional design. We distributed 597 surveys to nurses working in breast cancer care. The surveys assessed the nurses' demographic data, their current knowledge and practices regarding cancer genetics and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and their attitude and preferences regarding learning about the condition. We received 317 valid replies. Nurses had limited knowledge about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer characteristics: 41.6% reported that they do not know about the condition, whereas less than 10% knew its characteristics. However, nurses were aware of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer significance and were willing to learn about it: 91% wished to learn about the condition, and 88.6% wanted to participate in study group meetings. Further, nurses' preferences regarding educational programs were clarified. Overall, our results show that educational programs should be implemented to advance nurses' knowledge of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer characteristics.
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- Megumi Matsumoto
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Institute of Biomedical Science, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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Hui EKY, Yam JCS, Rahman F, Pang CP, Kumaramanickavel G. Ophthalmic genetic counselling: emerging trends in practice perspectives in Asia. J Community Genet 2023; 14:81-89. [PMID: 36322374 PMCID: PMC9947206 DOI: 10.1007/s12687-022-00616-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Genetic counselling (GC) provides information to the patient and the family to make informed choices. Among the advanced Western countries and a few Asian countries, there are certified or trained professionals who perform GC. The Human Genome Project and next-generation sequencing diagnostics have provided an opportunity for increased genetic testing in the field of ophthalmology. The recent interventional therapeutic research strategies have also generated additional interest to seek GC globally, including in Asia. However, GC has several barriers to practise in the developing countries in Asia, namely, (a) shortage of qualified or trained genetic counsellors, (b) poor knowledge and reluctance in clinical adoption of genomics among the physicians in clinical practice, (c) overstretched public health services, and (d) negligible ophthalmic GC-related research and publications. The GC inadequacy in Asia is glaring in the most populous countries like China and India. Cultural differences, religious beliefs, misogyny, genetic discrimination, and a multitude of languages in Asia create unique challenges that counsellors in the West may only encounter with the immigrant minorities. Since there are currently 500 or more specific Mendelian genetic eye disorders, it is important for genetic counsellors to translate the genetic results at a level that the patient and family understand. There is therefore a need for governmental and healthcare organisations to train genetic counsellors in Asia and especially this practice must be included in the routine comprehensive ophthalmic care practice.
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- Esther K. Y. Hui
- Department of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), Chennai, India.
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Nursing students’ genomics literacy: Basis for genomics nursing education course development. TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NURSING 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2022.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Chen S, Zhang C, Li W. The effects of competency-based training model in the training of new nurses: A meta-analysis and systematic review. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277484. [PMID: 36441740 PMCID: PMC9704662 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is necessary to evaluate the effects of competency-based training (CBT) model in the clinical training of new nurses, to provide insights to the management of nurses. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Science and Technology Journal Database, Wanfang and Weipu Databases for the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the application effect of CBT in new nurse training up to December 15, 2021. Two investigators independently screened the literature, extracted the data and evaluated the quality of the literatures. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 7 RCTs involving 639 new nurses were included. Meta-analyses indicated that CBT improved the ability of clinical nursing care [SMD = 1.52, 95%CI (0.13~2.90), P = 0.03], critical thinking and innovation[SMD = 0.69, 95%CI (0.43~0.95), P<0.001], interpersonal communication[SMD = 0.74, 95%CI (0.51~0.97), P<0.001], professional construction and development[SMD = 1.92, 95%CI (1.41~2.42), P<0.001], level of comprehensive knowledge[SMD = 1.20, 95%CI (0.63~1.76), P<0.001] and level of good personal traits[SMD = 1.89, 95%CI (1.27~2.50), P<0.001].The results of Egger regression tests indicated that there were no statistical biases amongst the synthesized outcomes (all P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS CBT is beneficial for improving the competency of newly recruited nurses. More RCTs from different population and regions are needed to further elucidate the role of CBT in nurse management.
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- Suqing Chen
- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- * E-mail: (SC); (CZ)
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- * E-mail: (SC); (CZ)
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- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Yeşilçinar İ, Seven M, Şahin E, Calzone K. Test/Retest Reliability of a Turkish Version of the Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice Survey. J Nurs Meas 2022; 30:464-481. [PMID: 36127149 PMCID: PMC10433692 DOI: 10.1891/jnm-d-21-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background and Purpose: The Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice Survey (GGNPS) was developed to evaluate the use of genetics in clinical practice. This study aimed to translate the GGNPS into Turkish and perform the test/retest reliability. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional research design was used to collect data. Data were collected two times with ~3-7 weeks apart by using RedCap software. Results: At Time 1, a total of 385 nurses completed the survey; at Time 2, 88 nurses completed the retest survey. Findings show that one item has a slight agreement, 9 items fair agreements and 18 items moderate agreements, and 19 items substantial agreements between Times 1 and 2. Conclusions: The Turkish version of GGNPS appears to be a reliable instrument.
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts
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Abad PJB, Sur ALD. Nursing engagement in genetics and genomics: A developing country's perspective. Int Nurs Rev 2022; 69:559-565. [DOI: 10.1111/inr.12751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Clinical Genetics and Research Unit Institute of Human Genetics ‐ National Institutes of Health University of the Philippines Manila Manila Philippines
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Yeşilçinar İ, Seven M, Şahin E, Calzone K. Genetics and genomic competency of Turkish nurses: A descriptive cross-sectional study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 109:105239. [PMID: 34915239 PMCID: PMC9389323 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses have essential roles in genetic related healthcare, including risk assessment, referring individuals to genetics services, advocating for and educating individual, families, and communities who might benefit from genetic services. OBJECTIVE To determine the genetics and genomic competency of Turkish nurses. DESIGN A descriptive cross sectional research design was used to collect data. SETTING Totally 385 nurses working in clinical or academic settings in Turkey were recruited between 20 January and 20 April 2020. METHODS Data were collected using socio-demographic characteristics form and Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice Survey on 20 January-20 April 2020. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for data analyses. RESULTS A total of 385 nurses participated in this study. Most, 44.9% had a BSN degree, 42.1% were clinical nurses. Of the nurses, 34.5% reported that they had genetics included in their nursing curriculum, and 74.0% intended to learn more about genetics. The mean knowledge score was 9.36/12. Gender, primary role of nurses, and whether to see patients actively in practice were the factors effecting knowledge score of nurses in genetic and genomics. CONCLUSIONS Turkish nurses' genomics skills need additional development and integration of genomics to the nursing curriculum can be effective to decrease their knowledge gaps. Clinical nurses' genomic competency should improve to increase the nursing care quality.
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- İlknur Yeşilçinar
- Izmir Katip Celebi University, Health Science Faculty, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Izmir, Turkey.
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst, College of Nursing, Amherst, MA, USA.
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- Giresun University, Health Science Faculty, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Giresun, Turkey.
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- Center for Cancer Research, Genetics Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Building Environmental Health and Genomics Literacy among Healthcare Providers Serving Vulnerable Communities: An Innovative Educational Framework. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19020929. [PMID: 35055751 PMCID: PMC8776035 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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This study addresses healthcare providers’ knowledge deficits in environmental health and genetics, and primarily focuses on student nurses and nurses serving marginalized, low-income communities frequently exposed to environmental toxicants. Our approach to improve public health is unique, combining hands-on modeling exercises with case-based lessons in addition to three targeted 40 min lectures on toxicology. These lectures included the team’s community-based environmental health research among Indigenous peoples of the U.S. The hands-on approach employed DNA and protein molecular models designed to demonstrate normal and dysfunctional molecules, as well as genetic variants in world populations. The models provided learners with visuals and an experience of “learning by doing.” Increased awareness of the effects of environmental toxicants is the first step toward improving health care for exposed communities. We measured knowledge gains by pre- and post-tests among student nurses and nurses serving Native Americans living both in urban and rural areas of the U.S. (n = 116). The modeling lessons illustrated genetic variants in liver proteins common in Native peoples and their resulting health vulnerabilities. Participants were engaged and enthusiastic; and pre- and post-test results reported substantial knowledge gains and a greater understanding of genetic susceptibility (p < 0.0001). Our study demonstrates the utility of this framework across diverse populations and remote communities.
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Dagan E, Amit Y, Sokolov L, Litvak P, Barnoy S. Integrating Genomic Professional Skills Into Nursing Practice: Results From a Large Cohort of Israeli Nurses. J Nurs Scholarsh 2021; 53:753-761. [PMID: 34151506 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the association of genomic knowledge, self-epistemic authority (SEA; i.e., subjective perception of knowledge expertise), perceived importance of genomics in nursing, and the integration of genomic skills into nursing practice. DESIGN A cross-sectional study of nurses working in pediatric, obstetric, and internal wards of two medical centers in Israel between February and October 2018. METHODS Participants completed anonymous questionnaires about genomic knowledge, SEA, perceived importance of genomics, and the performance of genomic skills in nursing practice. Associations between variables were analyzed using Pearson correlations, and a hierarchical regression model was used to determine which variables explained the performance of genomic practices among participants. FINDINGS Altogether 423 nurses participated in the study. The mean genomic knowledge was low (55.05 ± 14.82%). Nurses reported a low integration of genomic skills in their practice (M = 1.90, SD = 0.71), although their overall perceived importance of genomics was positive (M = 2.88, SD = 0.68). Positive correlations were found between SEA and the integration of genomic skills in nursing practice. Obstetric nurses had more genomic knowledge, more positive perceptions about genomics, and performed more genomic skills in their nursing practice. CONCLUSIONS Although nurses realized the importance of genomics to their practice, and genomics is part of the Israeli nursing core curriculum, we found disappointingly low levels of knowledge and performance of genomic skills in nursing practice. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The results call for action to establish ongoing education programs in genomics for nurses, which would lead to the inclusion of genomic skills into routine nursing practice, and prepare nurses for providing personalized medicine.
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- Efrat Dagan
- Associate Professor. The Cheryl Spencer, Department of Nursing, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Nursing, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, Haifa, Israel and the Internal Department, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Nursing, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Delta Lambda at-Large Associate professor, Department of Nursing, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Russell LE, Zhou Y, Almousa AA, Sodhi JK, Nwabufo CK, Lauschke VM. Pharmacogenomics in the era of next generation sequencing - from byte to bedside. Drug Metab Rev 2021; 53:253-278. [PMID: 33820459 DOI: 10.1080/03602532.2021.1909613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Pharmacogenetic research has resulted in the identification of a multitude of genetic variants that impact drug response or toxicity. These polymorphisms are mostly common and have been included as actionable information in the labels of numerous drugs. In addition to common variants, recent advances in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies have resulted in the identification of a plethora of rare and population-specific pharmacogenetic variations with unclear functional consequences that are not accessible by conventional forward genetics strategies. In this review, we discuss how comprehensive sequencing information can be translated into personalized pharmacogenomic advice in the age of NGS. Specifically, we provide an update of the functional impacts of rare pharmacogenetic variability and how this information can be leveraged to improve pharmacogenetic guidance. Furthermore, we critically discuss the current status of implementation of pharmacogenetic testing across drug development and layers of care. We identify major gaps and provide perspectives on how these can be minimized to optimize the utilization of NGS data for personalized clinical decision-support.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacy, London Health Sciences Center, Victoria Hospital, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.,Department of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Plexxikon, Inc., Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Rahma AT, Ahmed LA, Elsheik M, Elbarazi I, Ali BR, Patrinos GP, Al-Maskari F. Mapping the Educational Environment of Genomics and Pharmacogenomics in the United Arab Emirates: A Mixed-Methods Triangulated Design. OMICS : A JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY 2021; 25:285-293. [PMID: 33904793 DOI: 10.1089/omi.2021.0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pharmacogenomics (PGx) education is crucial to support the effective delivery of PGx services in any health care system. We mapped the current educational environment of genomics and PGx in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and assessed the readiness of the accredited higher education system to move forward with the implementation of PGx in the country. We employed a mixed-methods triangulated approach to map the PGx educational environment in UAE. We used two qualitative methods and one quantitative method. University curricula inspection, interviews, and questionnaires were the main resources of data. PGx was taught in 6 out of 21 accredited universities, but only for pharmacy majors. Only three out of six PGx courses were stand-alone. Majority of academia exhibited positive attitudes toward the availability and accessibility of genetic testing, with 89% agreeing that the government should invest more money into its development. Interviews with academics and, importantly, the commissioners who oversee the accreditation process of universities in UAE revealed recurrent themes that included recognizing the importance of genomic medicine and PGx and called for translational and implementational research, including recruitment of experts in the field. We recommend, as supported by our findings in this study, the creation of standardized curriculum of genomics and PGx for each health science field, using the blended teaching approach, and benchmarking internationally accredited universities to foster international collaboration and improve the education and practice of genomics in the clinic and public health systems. An 11-item genomics and PGx strategy is presented herein. Finally, the mixed-methods study design employed in this research may also serve as a model conceptual frame for other science education mapping efforts at country or multi-institutional scales in the future.
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- Azhar T Rahma
- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Adejumo PO, Kolawole IO, Ojo IO, Ilesanmi RE, Olorunfemi O, Tijani WA. University students’ knowledge and readiness to practice genomic nursing in Nigeria. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Shin G, Jun M, Kim HK, Wreen M, Kubsch SM. Key competencies for Korean nurses in prenatal genetic nursing: experiential genetic nursing knowledge, and ethics and law. JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2020; 17:36. [PMID: 33238331 PMCID: PMC7847985 DOI: 10.3352/jeehp.2020.17.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims at determining the competencies of Korean nurses in prenatal genetic nursing. METHODS First, a 3-round Delphi survey was conducted to establish prenatal genetic nursing competencies. Second, a prenatal genetic nursing education program (PGNEP), incorporating the findings from the Delphi survey, was designed. Third, a single group pre- and post-quasi-experimental study at a PGNEP workshop was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the integration of the competencies into the PGNEP with the measurements of knowledge about prenatal genetic testing and nursing (K-PGTN) and information needs about prenatal genetic testing and nursing (I-PGTN). Finally, the identified competencies were reexamined for their clarity RESULTS Based on the Delphi survey 78 competency components were identified. The components were then classified under 10 categories, which were organized under 4 domains. The domain of “experiential genetic nursing knowledge” and the domain of “ethics and law” were ranked as the first and the second in significance. The quasi experimental study showed that the mean scores in K-PGTN were significantly increased from 8.19±2.67 to 11.25±2.51 (P<0.001). The mean scores of “ethics and law” in I-PGTN decreased significantly (P=0.023). The headings of 4 categories and 2 domains were revised. CONCLUSION This study identified competencies for prenatal genetic nursing and nursing education in Korea. There is a need for nursing instructors and researchers to improve the competencies of nurses in the identified areas. Particular emphasis should be placed on experiential nursing knowledge and on ethics and law related to prenatal genetic nursing.
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- Gyeyoung Shin
- College of Nursing, Shinhan University, Dongducheon, Korea
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- Department of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Green Bay, WI, USA
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- Department of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Green Bay, WI, USA
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- Department of Philosophy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Green Bay, WI, USA
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Dumo AM, Laing B, Lim AG, Palaganas E, Abad PJ, Valdehueza O, Palovaara M, Saunders H, Estola M, Mandysova P, Maguire J, Ward LD, Carlberg C, Vehviläinen‐Julkunen K. Randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of web‐based Genomics Nursing Education Intervention for undergraduate nursing students: a study protocol. J Adv Nurs 2020; 76:3136-3146. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.14477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- School of Nursing University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand
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- College of Nursing University of the Philippines Manila Philippines
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- South‐Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Kouvola Finland
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- Department of Nursing Faculty of Health Studies University of Pardubice Pardubice Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Health University of Technology Sydney Australia
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Chan CWH, Law BMH, So WKW, Chow KM, Waye MMY. Pharmacogenomics of breast cancer: highlighting CYP2D6 and tamoxifen. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2020; 146:1395-1404. [PMID: 32270286 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-020-03206-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To review recent pharmacogenomics studies on breast cancer patients undergoing tamoxifen therapy, highlighting how our knowledge on cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) can help to guide the development of adjuvant therapies for these patients. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted. Articles reporting findings pertaining to the effect of CYP2D6 on the therapeutic efficacy of tamoxifen, those reporting how targeting CYP2D6 could inform tamoxifen-based therapy development, and those on the tamoxifen effects on cell lines and animal models were included in the review. RESULTS With CYP2D6 being the primary enzyme for tamoxifen metabolism, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in this gene were one of the determinants in the rate of tamoxifen metabolism, thereby potentially having an effect on the efficacy of tamoxifen-based therapies. Our review indicates the potential effectiveness of targeting these SNPs, including those for the CYP2D6*10 allele (c. 100C > T), in modifying the level of tamoxifen metabolism. These findings suggest the importance of pharmacogenomics research in our understanding of the efficacy of adjuvant therapies. However, the involvement of multiple enzymes in tamoxifen metabolism, dietary factors, ethnic differences in gene frequencies, and patients' compliance to tamoxifen therapies in studies do present challenges in pharmacogenomics research. CONCLUSIONS Pharmacogenomics could play important roles in mediating the advancement of tamoxifen-based adjuvant therapies. Research efforts should be directed towards the exploration of further SNPs of CYP2D6 that affect tamoxifen metabolism, as well as epigenetic changes in CYP2D6, enabling the design of precision medicine and confirming clinical validity in the use of pharmacogenomics for tamoxifen.
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- Carmen W H Chan
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 6/F Esther Lee Building, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 6/F Esther Lee Building, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 6/F Esther Lee Building, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 6/F Esther Lee Building, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 6/F Esther Lee Building, Hong Kong, China. .,The Croucher Laboratory for Human Genomics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Whitley KV, Tueller JA, Weber KS. Genomics Education in the Era of Personal Genomics: Academic, Professional, and Public Considerations. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21030768. [PMID: 31991576 PMCID: PMC7037382 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21030768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 01/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, genomic sequencing has become a prominent tool used by diverse disciplines in modern science. In the past 20 years, the cost of genomic sequencing has decreased exponentially, making it affordable and accessible. Bioinformatic and biological studies have produced significant scientific breakthroughs using the wealth of genomic information now available. Alongside the scientific benefit of genomics, companies offer direct-to-consumer genetic testing which provide health, trait, and ancestry information to the public. A key area that must be addressed is education about what conclusions can be made from this genomic information and integrating genomic education with foundational genetic principles already taught in academic settings. The promise of personal genomics providing disease treatment is exciting, but many challenges remain to validate genomic predictions and diagnostic correlations. Ethical and societal concerns must also be addressed regarding how personal genomic information is used. This genomics revolution provides a powerful opportunity to educate students, clinicians, and the public on scientific and ethical issues in a personal way to increase learning. In this review, we discuss the influence of personal genomics in society and focus on the importance and benefits of genomics education in the classroom, clinics, and the public and explore the potential consequences of personal genomic education.
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