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Genetic susceptibility to psychiatric disorders
Yvette P Conley1, Amy M Steele, Kathryn R Puskar
1Yvette P. Conley, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|December 14, 2004
Summary
Genetic factors increasingly explain psychiatric conditions. Nurses need genetics knowledge for patient care, including family history assessment, as recommended by professional organizations.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatric Genetics
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Genetics significantly influences susceptibility to psychiatric disorders.
- Rapid advancements in understanding genetic factors are occurring.
- Implications for patient care necessitate a knowledgeable nursing workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the fundamentals of psychiatric genetics for nurses.
- To provide a foundation for understanding current and future research.
- To offer guidance on family history assessment and resources.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on psychiatric genetics.
- Discussion of the importance of genetics in nursing curricula.
- Inclusion of practical tools for family history assessment.
Main Results:
- Genetics plays a crucial role in psychiatric conditions.
- Nursing professional organizations advocate for genetics integration in education.
- Family history assessment is a key nursing intervention.
Conclusions:
- Nurses require a working knowledge of psychiatric genetics.
- Genetics education is essential for effective patient care in psychiatry.
- Resources are available to support nurses in this area.