Using RE-AIM and ConNECT Frameworks to Promote Genomically Informed Care in Diverse Populations

Area of Science:

• Genomic nursing
• Population health
• Health equity

Background:

• Nurses are key to leveraging genomic technologies for population health advancement.
• Genomic care must be inclusive of historically underrepresented communities.
• RE-AIM and ConNECT frameworks can guide genomically informed care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize outcomes of a course assignment using RE-AIM or ConNECT frameworks.
• To promote genomically informed care for diverse populations.
• To link RE-AIM/ConNECT models with Leininger's Sunrise Enabler model.

Main Methods:

• An online, asynchronous professional development course was used.
• The course focused on promoting genomic literacy for nurses with doctorate degrees.
• Participant projects were coded into categories (education, practice, research) and population types.

Main Results:

• 176 participants completed the course between January 2022 and December 2023.
• Projects included genomic education (112), application to practice (32), and research (32).
• 42.6% of projects engaged historically marginalized communities, with 34% completed or underway.

Conclusions:

• RE-AIM and ConNECT frameworks can integrate genomic science into nursing practice.
• These frameworks support addressing diverse population types in genomic healthcare.
• The study highlights the potential for frameworks to advance equitable genomic care.