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Sarah H Davis1, Deborah O Himes1, Sarah Dewell2
1College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, 500 KMBL, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|May 9, 2025
Summary
Genomics-informed nurses enhance patient outcomes by integrating genetic and genomic knowledge into precision healthcare. They identify risks and coordinate care across all levels, considering social determinants of health.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Genomics
- Precision Health
Background:
- Precision healthcare necessitates individualized treatment based on genomic, biological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
- Nurses play a crucial role in identifying health risks and coordinating patient care plans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the essential role of genomics-informed nursing in advancing precision healthcare.
- To emphasize the integration of genetic and genomic knowledge into the nursing process.
Main Methods:
- Review of current nursing practices in the context of precision health.
- Analysis of how genomic information influences patient care strategies.
- Integration of social determinants of health and epigenomic modifications into nursing care plans.
Main Results:
- Genomics-informed nurses can significantly improve patient outcomes.
- Advocacy for tailored care plans and risk-prevention strategies is key.
- Incorporating social determinants and epigenomic factors enhances care effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Genomics-informed nursing is vital for achieving optimal outcomes in precision healthcare.
- Nurses are pivotal in applying genetic and genomic knowledge across individual to population levels.
- Integrating diverse patient characteristics into care plans is fundamental for precision health.
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