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Genetics and community health nursing
1College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
Holistic Nursing Practice
|June 13, 1998
Summary
Community health nurses play a vital role in genetic healthcare, identifying at-risk populations and managing genetic testing programs. Their work ensures safe genetic information use and care for individuals with genetic disorders.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Genetics
- Public Health
Background:
- Genetic discoveries increasingly impact healthcare practices.
- Community health nurses are central to implementing genetic services.
- Understanding the evolving role of nurses in genetics is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential functions of community health nurses in genetic healthcare.
- To highlight the integration of genetic services into community nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on genetic advancements and nursing roles.
- Analysis of current community health nursing responsibilities in genetic screening and care.
Main Results:
- Nurses identify at-risk groups for genetic diseases.
- Nurses participate in newborn screening, carrier, and presymptomatic testing.
- Nurses provide direct care for genetic disorders and protect client information.
Conclusions:
- Key roles include risk identification, genetic testing program participation, and client advocacy.
- Protecting genetic information and resource identification are vital nursing functions.
- Community health nursing is integral to the effective application of genetic discoveries in public health.