Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 7, 2026
Targeted Next-generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Pipeline to Evaluate Genetic Determinants of Constitutional Disease
Published on: April 4, 2018
Genomic literacy in nursing education: A systematic review of current knowledge, barriers, and integration
Ritambra Dadwal1, Manisha Mehra2, Neetu Priya3
1IOUURC, Shri Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab, India.
Objectives:
This systematic review aimed to assess the current level of genomic literacy among nursing students and practicing nurses globally, examine the integration of genomic education into nursing curricula, and identify key barriers and facilitators for improvement.
Design:
A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Data Sources:
PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies published between January 2010 and March 2025.
Review Methods:
Descriptive cross-sectional studies focusing on genomic literacy in nursing were included. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool was used for the quality assessment. Data extraction and synthesis were performed by two independent reviewers.
Results:
A review of 14 studies (n = 5037 participants) revealed consistently low levels of genomic knowledge among nurses and nursing students worldwide. A meta-analysis of five studies using the Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory confirmed this trend, with a pooled mean score of 11.57 out of 31 (37.3 % correct). A significant discrepancy was found between the high perceived importance of genomics and the actual knowledge. Genomic education has been inadequately and inconsistently integrated into nursing curricula across countries. Key barriers included a lack of faculty expertise, insufficient funding, and inadequate curriculum content. The high perceived importance of genomics and a strong desire for more education were identified as key facilitators for improvement.
Conclusions:
This review identifies a critical genomic literacy gap in the global nursing workforce, underpinned by inconsistent education and systemic barriers. Closing this gap necessitates a multi-faceted strategy, including comprehensive curriculum reform, robust faculty development, and supportive policy initiatives, to prepare nurses to deliver effective, genomically informed patient care in the era of personalized health.
More Related Videos
10:17Improving Student Outcomes with an Adaptable Molecular Cloning Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience
Published on: November 15, 2024
05:47Evidence-based Knowledge Synthesis and Hypothesis Validation: Navigating Biomedical Knowledge Bases via Explainable AI and Agentic Systems
Published on: June 13, 2025
Related Concept Videos
01:15Nursing Implementation
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
01:21Health Literacy
01:28Current Trends in Nursing I
01:27Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
01:30Current Trends in Nursing II
02:30Genomic Imprinting and Inheritance
The expression of some genes depends on which parent passed the gene to the offspring, through a phenomenon known as...