An iterative consensus-building approach to revising a genetics/genomics competency framework for nurse education in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To report a review of a genetics education framework using a consensus approach to agree on a contemporary and comprehensive revised framework.

Background

Advances in genomic health care have been significant since the first genetics education framework for nurses was developed in 2003. These, coupled with developments in policy and international efforts to promote nursing competence in genetics, indicated that review was timely.

Design

A structured, iterative, primarily qualitative approach, based on a nominal group technique.

Method

A meeting convened in 2010 involved stakeholders in UK nursing education, practice and management, including patient representatives (n = 30). A consensus approach was used to solicit participants' views on the individual/fami

SUBMITTER: Kirk M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3907026 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature