Hickey KT, Taylor JY, Barr TL, Hauser NR, Jia H, Riga TC, Katapodi M. Nursing genetics and genomics: The International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) survey.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2018;
63:12-17. [PMID:
29407254 PMCID:
PMC6461386 DOI:
10.1016/j.nedt.2018.01.002]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
The International Society of Nursing in Genetics (ISONG) fosters scientific and professional development in the discovery, interpretation, and application of genomic information in nursing research, education, and clinical practice.
OBJECTIVES
Assess genomic-related activities of ISONG members in research, education and practice, and competencies to serve as global leaders in genomics.
DESIGN
Cross-sectional survey (21-items) assessing genomic-related training, knowledge, and practice.
SETTINGS
An email invitation included a link to the anonymous online survey.
PARTICIPANTS
All ISONG members (n = 350 globally) were invited to partake.
METHODS
Descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test for between-group comparisons.
RESULTS
Respondents (n = 231, 66%), were mostly Caucasian, female, with a master's degree or higher. Approximately 70% wanted to incorporate genomics in research, teaching, and practice. More than half reported high genomic competency, and over 95% reported that genomics is relevant the next 5 years.
CONCLUSIONS
Findings provide a foundation for developing additional educational programs for an international nursing workforce in genomics.
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