Kathleen A Calzone1, Jean Jenkins2, Stacey Culp3, Vence L Bonham4, Laurie Badzek5. 1. NIH, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, Genetics Branch, 37 Convent Drive, Building 37, Room 2068, MSC 4256, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. 2. NIH, National Human Genome Research Institute, Building 31, Room 4B09, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2070, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. 3. West Virginia University School of Nursing, PO Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600, USA. 4. Social & Behavioral Research Branch, NIH, National Human Genome Research Institute, Building 31, Room B1B55, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2070, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. 5. West Virginia University School of Nursing, PO Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600, USA ; ANA Center for Ethics & Human Rights, 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA.
Abstract
AIM: Genomics has the potential to improve personalized healthcare. Nurses are vital to the utilization of genomics in practice. This study assessed nursing attitudes, receptivity, confidence, competency, knowledge and practice in genomics to inform education efforts. MATERIALS & METHODS: Cross-sectional study of registered nurses who completed an online Genetic/Genomic Nursing Practice Survey posted on a national nursing organization website. RESULTS: A total of 619 registered nurses participated. The largest proportion of education level were nurses with a baccalaureate degree (39%). Most (67.5%) considered genomics very important to nursing practice. However, 57% reported their genomic knowledge base to be poor or fair. The mean total knowledge score correct response rate was 75%. Yet 60% incorrectly answered that diabetes and heart disease are caused by a single gene variant. Most (64%) had never heard of the Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines in Genomics. Higher academic education or post licensure genetic education increased family history collection in practice. CONCLUSION: Most nurses are inadequately prepared to translate genomic information into personalized healthcare. Targeted genomic education is needed to assure optimal workforce preparation for genomics practice integration.
AIM: Genomics has the potential to improve personalized healthcare. Nurses are vital to the utilization of genomics in practice. This study assessed nursing attitudes, receptivity, confidence, competency, knowledge and practice in genomics to inform education efforts. MATERIALS & METHODS: Cross-sectional study of registered nurses who completed an online Genetic/Genomic Nursing Practice Survey posted on a national nursing organization website. RESULTS: A total of 619 registered nurses participated. The largest proportion of education level were nurses with a baccalaureate degree (39%). Most (67.5%) considered genomics very important to nursing practice. However, 57% reported their genomic knowledge base to be poor or fair. The mean total knowledge score correct response rate was 75%. Yet 60% incorrectly answered that diabetes and heart disease are caused by a single gene variant. Most (64%) had never heard of the Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines in Genomics. Higher academic education or post licensure genetic education increased family history collection in practice. CONCLUSION: Most nurses are inadequately prepared to translate genomic information into personalized healthcare. Targeted genomic education is needed to assure optimal workforce preparation for genomics practice integration.
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