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Assessing genomics confidence and learning needs in Australian nurses and midwives: an educational program
Kim E Alexander1,2, Melanie Rolfe1,2, Michael T Gabbett3
1Centre for Healthcare Transformation, School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Frontiers in Genetics
|July 31, 2024
Summary
Genomics education workshops significantly boosted confidence in nurses and midwives across various specialties. Participants expressed a strong desire for continued learning in genomics, highlighting its growing importance in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Genomics in Healthcare
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- The increasing integration of genomics into healthcare requires enhanced genomic literacy among nurses and midwives.
- Existing knowledge gaps necessitate targeted educational interventions for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design, develop, implement, and evaluate a genomics education workshop for nurses and midwives.
- To assess the impact of the workshop on participants' confidence and identify future educational needs.
Main Methods:
- Action research principles guided the workshop development and evaluation.
- An initial online survey (n=274) informed workshop content.
- The workshop was delivered three times (n=105), with pre- and post-workshop evaluations.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in confidence were observed across all learning domains post-workshop (p < 0.001).
- Participants indicated a desire for further education in most genomics learning domains (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Genomics education workshops effectively enhance confidence in nurses and midwives.
- There is a clear demand for ongoing genomics education to support healthcare professionals in this evolving field.
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