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Direct-to-consumer genomic testing: Are nurses prepared?

Elena Flowers¹, Heather Leutwyler, Janet K Shim

¹At the University of California, San Francisco, Elena Flowers is an associate professor; Heather Leutwyler is an associate professor; and Janet K. Shim is a professor.

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Direct-to-consumer genomic testing offers insights but presents interpretation challenges. Nurses must be prepared to guide patients through these results in clinical practice.

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Area of Science:

Genomics
Consumer Health
Nursing Practice

Background:

Direct-to-consumer genomic testing is prevalent.
Nurses require knowledge to educate patients on genomic test results.
Patient counseling necessitates understanding of genomic data interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the experience of undergoing direct-to-consumer genomic testing.
To identify challenges in interpreting genomic test results.
To outline nursing considerations for integrating genomic data into patient care.

Main Methods:

Personal reflections on direct-to-consumer genomic testing.
Analysis of interpretation challenges.
Discussion of clinical integration strategies for nurses.

Main Results:

Direct-to-consumer genomic testing yields complex results.
Interpreting personalized genomic data poses significant challenges.
Clinical integration requires specific nursing knowledge and skills.

Conclusions:

Nurses play a crucial role in educating patients about genomic testing.
Addressing interpretation challenges is vital for effective patient counseling.
Integrating direct-to-consumer genomic testing results into practice requires a proactive nursing approach.