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Ana Nyasha Zimani1, Borut Peterlin1, Anja Kovanda1
1Clinical Institute of Genomic Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Frontiers in Genetics
|August 30, 2021
Summary
Genomic education initiatives are crucial for advancing personalized medicine. National genomic projects offer diverse strategies to improve genomic literacy across the public, patients, and professionals.
Area of Science:
- Genomics and Personalized Medicine
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Genomics is a rapidly evolving field impacting medicine, science, ethics, and law.
- Effective genomic education requires tailoring complex information for diverse audiences, including the public, patients, and professionals.
- National genomic projects present opportunities to develop and share effective educational strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review educational activities within national genomic projects.
- To identify common challenges and successful strategies in genomic education.
- To highlight best practices for enhancing genomic literacy among various target groups.
Main Methods:
- A review of 41 national genomic projects was conducted.
- Sixteen projects explicitly detailing genomic education approaches were analyzed.
- Educational efforts targeting the general public, patients, and genomic professionals were categorized.
Main Results:
- Educational efforts included the general public (9 projects), patients (6 projects), and genomic professionals (16 projects).
- National projects aim to boost genomic literacy via tailored training, research collaboration, and online resources.
- Identified strategies support patient empowerment, public engagement, and healthcare professional proficiency.
Conclusions:
- National genomic projects are actively engaged in diverse educational outreach.
- Effective genomic education is vital for advancing personalized medicine and improving healthcare outcomes.
- Sharing best practices can enhance genomic literacy and support informed decision-making for all stakeholders.
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