A theoretical framework for interaction of nursing discipline with genetics and genomics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the completion of the Human Genome Project, health science has been strongly influenced by the advances in genetics and genomics. However, the progress of embracing genetics and genomics into nursing discipline is limited. One of the main barriers is lack of understanding on the relevancy of genetics and genomics to nursing discipline.

Objectives

This paper aims to synthesize and develop a theoretical framework for the interaction of nursing discipline with genetics and genomics.

Methods

Through content analysis and constant comparative method, a theoretical framework was developed from synthesis of the studies regarding nursing and genetics/genomics indexed in multiple English and Chinese databases.

Results

Four main theoretical statements wer

SUBMITTER: Hu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6626281 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature