Learning needs and experiences of hospital nurses in genetic medicine in a rural area of Japan: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey in Oita prefecture.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aimed to investigate hospital nurses' experiences in providing care to patients with genetic diseases and their families and to identify their educational needs regarding genetic medicine and genetic counseling in Oita Prefecture, a representative rural region of Japan. Methods: This cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted at ten cancer treatment hospitals in Oita Prefecture, including two central hospitals for cancer genomic medicine and eight regional hospitals, from October 11, 2021 to January 20, 2022. Of 1881 invited nurses, 1001 valid responses were analyzed. Data were collected using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire covering demographics, understanding of genetic terms, care experiences, and learning needs. Results: T

SUBMITTER: Tsukatani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12494937 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature