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Suranga N Kasthurirathne1, Paul G Biondich2, Burke W Mamlin2
1School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University, Indianapolis Indiana, USA.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|January 4, 2018
Summary
Precision medicine (PM) can be adopted by underfunded healthcare systems. This study offers guidance on data, infrastructure, and tools for an incremental pathway to integrate PM, ensuring minimal disruption to care delivery.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Systems
- Medical Informatics
- Public Health
Background:
- Precision medicine (PM) research is rapidly expanding globally.
- Understaffed and underfunded healthcare systems face challenges in adopting PM.
- Integrating PM is crucial for addressing pressing healthcare needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance for healthcare systems on adopting precision medicine (PM).
- To identify data sources, infrastructure, and tools for PM implementation.
- To propose an incremental adoption pathway for PM in resource-limited settings.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of healthcare data and infrastructure relevant to PM.
- Analysis of potential 'low-hanging fruit' for PM integration.
- Development of a phased approach for PM adoption.
Main Results:
- Identified diverse sources of healthcare data and knowledge.
- Highlighted adaptable infrastructure and tools for PM.
- Proposed a practical, incremental adoption strategy for PM.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare systems can gradually adopt PM using available resources.
- An incremental pathway minimizes disruption to existing care.
- This approach supports PM implementation in underserved communities worldwide.
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