Genetic Competencies for Effective Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Practice
Journal article
Davies, K and Dwyer, AA (2019). Genetic Competencies for Effective Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Practice. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 48, pp. 127-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2019.06.006
Authors | Davies, K and Dwyer, AA |
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Abstract | Our understanding of the molecular basis of health and disease is transforming medicine and nursing. Genetics is highly relevant to pediatric nursing practice as 71% of pediatric admissions have a significant underlying genetic component (McCandless, Brunger, & Cassidy, 2004). In response, nurses need to develop genetic competencies. A number of excellent resources are available to inform nursing practice related to genetics (Behm, 2019). Many nurses may not realize that their skills in history taking and assessment are key components of providing comprehensive genetic healthcare. This article provides an overview of genetics and offers a case example in endocrinology of how genetic competencies can support effective pediatric nursing practice. |
Keywords | Humans; Laron Syndrome; Chromosome Disorders; Insulin-Like Growth Factor I; Receptors, Somatotropin; Medical History Taking; Endocrinology; Pediatric Nursing; Mutation; Clinical Competence; Infant; Male; Genetic Testing; Practice Patterns, Nurses' |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Nursing |
Journal citation | 48, pp. 127-128 |
Publisher | Elsevier BV |
ISSN | 0882-5963 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2019.06.006 |
Publication dates | |
01 Sep 2019 | |
Online | 10 Aug 2019 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 10 Jul 2019 |
Deposited | 10 Sep 2020 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/8q896
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