Jean Jenkins1. 1. , National HumanGenome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. jean.jenkins@nih.gov
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To review the opportunities and possibilities for advancing oncology nursing competencies in genetic/genomics through the illustration of case scenarios in clinical care. DATA SOURCES: Literature; research reports. CONCLUSIONS: Oncology nurses have the potential to influence whether or not cutting edge research discoveries are utilized at the bedside. Clinical integration of genetic/genomic information has the potential to optimize health outcomes and lengthen patient lives. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses need to include genetics/genomics in their practice in order to impact quality patient care today and for the future. Published by Elsevier Inc.
OBJECTIVES: To review the opportunities and possibilities for advancing oncology nursing competencies in genetic/genomics through the illustration of case scenarios in clinical care. DATA SOURCES: Literature; research reports. CONCLUSIONS: Oncology nurses have the potential to influence whether or not cutting edge research discoveries are utilized at the bedside. Clinical integration of genetic/genomic information has the potential to optimize health outcomes and lengthen patient lives. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses need to include genetics/genomics in their practice in order to impact quality patient care today and for the future. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Authors: M Sagi; N Weinberg; A Eilat; E Aizenman; M Werner; E Girsh; Y Siminovsky; D Abeliovich; T Peretz; A Simon; N Laufer Journal: Prenat Diagn Date: 2009-05 Impact factor: 3.050