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Nurses' knowledge and educational needs regarding genetics.
Memnun Seven1, Aygül Akyüz2, Burcu Elbüken3
1Koç University, School of Nursing, Koç Universitesi Hemşirelik Yüksek Okulu, Güzelbahçe sokak no. 20, Nişantaşı, Şişli, İstanbul, Turkey.
Nurse Education Today
|December 6, 2014
Summary
Turkish nurses lack sufficient genetics knowledge for patient care, despite willingness to learn. Enhanced genetics education is crucial for nurses to integrate advances in human genetics into practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Genetics in Healthcare
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Nurses require foundational genetics knowledge for contemporary patient care.
- Genetics is increasingly integrated into various healthcare settings.
- Understanding genetic principles is essential for effective nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current genetics knowledge of registered nurses in Turkey.
- To identify the educational needs of Turkish nurses regarding genetics.
- To evaluate nurses' confidence and desire for genetics education.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data were collected from 175 registered nurses at a Turkish university hospital.
- A survey instrument assessed basic health genetics knowledge, confidence, and educational needs.
Main Results:
- Most nurses (81.1%) reported no genetics in their degree programs.
- Confidence in defining genetic concepts varied (53.1%-96%).
- Average genetics knowledge score was 6.89/11, with 70.3% desiring further education.
Conclusions:
- Turkish nurses demonstrate a willingness to pursue further genetics education.
- Current genetics knowledge among nurses is insufficient for practical application.
- Increased genetics education is necessary to align nursing practice with human genetics advancements.
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