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Sara Colomer-Lahiguera1, Jenny Gentizon2, Melissa Christofis1
1Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland; Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|April 7, 2024
Summary
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are well-suited for precision health, but require enhanced education in genomics and policy support. Addressing these gaps will optimize their role in personalized oncology care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Precision Medicine
- Precision Health
- Genomics
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Precision medicine, driven by genomic profiling, has transformed oncology with personalized treatments.
- Precision health expands this by integrating molecular, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors for holistic care.
- This paradigm leverages diverse data sources, including EHRs, patient-generated data, and AI technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the opportunities and challenges for advanced practice nurses (APNs) within the precision health framework.
- To identify how APNs' roles and competencies align with precision health principles.
- To highlight educational needs and policy gaps hindering APNs' full participation in precision health.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted for peer-reviewed and professional articles.
- Keywords included advanced practice nursing, oncology, precision medicine, precision health, and symptom science.
Main Results:
- APNs possess inherent competencies that align with precision health, enabling personalized interventions.
- Key limitations identified include a need for enhanced genetics and genomics education and policy adjustments.
- APNs' roles in predictive, preventive, and health promotion strategies are crucial for precision health.
Conclusions:
- Advanced practice nurses are strategically positioned to lead advancements in precision health.
- Overcoming educational and policy barriers is essential to fully realize APNs' potential in this evolving field.
- Fostering continuous professional development in genetics, genomics, AI, and digital health is imperative.
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