Integrating genomics into Canadian oncology nursing policy: Insights from a comparative policy analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To learn from two jurisdictions with mature genomics-informed nursing policy infrastructure-the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK)-to inform policy development for genomics-informed oncology nursing practice and education in Canada.

Design

Comparative document and policy analysis drawing on the 3i + E framework.

Methods

We drew on the principles of a rapid review and identified academic literature, grey literature and nursing policy documents through a systematic search of two databases, a website search of national genomics nursing and oncology nursing organizations in the US and UK, and recommendations from subject matter experts on an international advisory committee. A total of 94 documents informed our analysis.

Results

We found several typ

SUBMITTER: Chiu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11415546 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature