A5062558250- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Ethics in medical practice
- Digital Storytelling and Education
- RNA Research and Splicing
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Cancer-related gene regulation
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
University of South Wales
2015-2025
Genomics (United Kingdom)
2012-2024
University of Bristol
2022
UNSW Sydney
2013
Centre for Life
2002-2004
Newcastle University
2001
Nurses have a pivotal role in bringing the benefits of genomics and precision medicine to everyday health care, but concerted global effort is needed transform nursing policy practice address widely acknowledged deficits nurses' genomic literacy. The purpose was conduct country organization review engagement with genomics, informing landscape analysis assess readiness for integration into nursing.Global leaders organizations were recruited using purposive sampling strategy complete an online...
Abstract Purpose: The aim of this article is to explore the interaction between integration genetics‐genomics competencies into nursing curricula and regulatory standards. By taking a global perspective activity in field, we develop framework that can inform strategic planning relation international education. Methods: We focus our exploration around small‐scale survey on progress, achievements, critical success factors 10 countries education, with exemplars from three those countries....
Abstract Aim To report a review of genetics education framework using consensus approach to agree on contemporary and comprehensive revised framework. Background Advances in genomic health care have been significant since the first for nurses was developed 2003. These, coupled with developments policy international efforts promote nursing competence genetics, indicated that timely. Design A structured, iterative, primarily qualitative approach, based nominal group technique. Method meeting...
Abstract Purpose The changes needed to accelerate integration of genomics across nursing are complex, with significant challenges faced globally. Common themes lend themselves a coordinated and collaborative strategic approach sustained change. We aim synthesize the outputs research program present roadmap for leadership guide practice. Design Mixed methods involving purposive sample global leaders organizations in sustained, highly interactive program. Methods Experts nursing, health care...
The increasing recognition regarding the relevance of genomics across scope nursing healthcare practice has resulted in drive to integrate appropriate genomic knowledge and skills into nurse education training. In this final article series Genetics-Genomics Nursing Education, we will look at genetic resources factors that influence both their creation use.In considering from faculty student perspectives, four identified areas need have been used as organizing constructs: guidance (what...
Abstract Purpose Nurse leaders driving strategic integration of genomics across nursing need tools and resources to evaluate their environment, guide strategies address deficits, benchmark progress. We describe the development pilot testing a self‐assessment maturity matrix (MM) that enables users current state genomic competency for country or group; guides course improvement implementation; assesses change over time. Design Mixed‐methods participatory research self‐assessment. Methods...
To evaluate the effects of a novel, immersive digital story intervention on empathy.
Abstract Aim To learn from two jurisdictions with mature genomics‐informed nursing policy infrastructure—the United States (US) and the Kingdom (UK)—to inform development for oncology practice education in Canada. Design Comparative document analysis drawing on 3i + E framework. Methods We drew principles of a rapid review identified academic literature, grey literature documents through systematic search databases, website national genomics organizations US UK, recommendations subject...
Abstract Genomics is an ever increasing aspect of nursing practice, with focus being directed towards improving health. The authors present implementation strategy for the incorporation genomics into practice within UK, based on three behaviour change theories and identification individuals who are likely to provide support change. Individuals identified as Opinion Leaders Adopters illustrate how changes in might occur among profession. core philosophy that genomic nurse have direct...
The rapid increase in gene-disease discoveries offers real promise of clinical applications for people and families affected by genetic conditions but which health professionals are not prepared because lack training. availability clinically relevant education resources is critical to enabling nurses develop the appropriate genetics-genomics knowledge skills provide optimum care individuals families. Internet a core resource support teaching learning nurse education. Evaluating such...
Advances in genetics are bringing unprecedented opportunities for understanding health and disease, developing new therapies changes healthcare practice. Many nurses midwives lack competence confidence integrating into professional One approach to enhance of is simulate clinical exposure through storytelling. Stories acknowledged as a powerful learning tool, being understandable memorable, stimulating critical thinking, linking theory Telling Stories, Understanding Real Life Genetics freely...
BackgroundCardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and genetic risk factors play role in nearly all such cases. In the UK, health service capacity to meet either current or future estimated needs people affected by inherited cardiac conditions (ICCs) inadequate. 2008 British Heart Foundation funded nine three-year Cardiac Genetics Nurse (CGN) posts across England Wales enhance ICC services. The CGNs were experienced nurses who had additional training genetics acted...
Abstract Aim To identify the characteristics of nurses who are using genetics in practice and consider implications findings for optimizing its wider uptake. Background Nurses crucial realizing benefits from advances genetic genomic health care. Although many recognize as an important component disease, most feel unprepared to engage with it practice. The Diffusion Innovation theory provides a useful framework describe different levels engagement. Identifying have engaged (adopters) may...
Abstract Genomic knowledge and technology have developed rapidly over the last decade increased our capabilities to diagnose manage rare diseases. However, current genomic datasets lack ethnic diversity as many studies focused on participants of white European ancestry. Studies, such Deciphering Developmental Disorders study, been available any ancestry but unsuccessful in recruiting diverse populations. The inclusion populations exome genome sequencing is important ensure that clinical...
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a complex developmental disorder consisting of characteristic facial features, limb abnormalities, hirsutism, ophthalmologic involvement, gastroesophageal dysfunction, hearing loss, as well growth and neurodevelopmental retardation. Most cases CdLS appear to be sporadic. Familial are rare indicate autosomal dominant inheritance. Several individuals with have been reported chromosomal suggesting candidate genomic regions within which the causative gene(s)...
The UK government announced the establishment of an NHS National Genetics Education and Development Centre in its White Paper. aims to lead coordinate developments enhance genetics literacy health professionals. nursing program takes a strategic approach based on Ajzen's Theory Planned Behavior, using competences as platform for development. team uses innovative approaches raise awareness relevance genetics, working collaboratively with policy stakeholders, key agents change promoting...
To identify the characteristics of nurses opinion leaders in context genetics health care and consider findings for integration nursing practice.Nurses need a basic understanding role plays their practice about how best to support patients using genetic knowledge. Opinion have been used previously incorporate change initiatives increase educational application. Identifying nurse may aid engagement continued into practice.A primarily quantitative approach over two phases, online surveys...
Genetics are becoming increasingly important within healthcare, but the evidence indicates that nurses not confident in dealing with genetics needs of their patients, and education provision is often inadequate. An innovative approach has been used to raise awareness simultaneously explore learning UK nurses. A template article tailored readership, followed by a questionnaire, was published seven specialist nursing journals. The questionnaire sought establish of, confidence in, everyday...