Views on Precision Medicine among Health Professionals in Korea: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate awareness, attitudes, and perspectives on precision medicine among health professionals in Korea and to identify issues that need to be addressed before implementing precision medicine. Mixed methods research was applied. For qualitative research, a semi-structured focus group interview was conducted with six health professionals. For quantitative research, a self-reported survey was administered. A total of 542 health professionals participated in the survey, and 526 completed the entire questionnaire. Health professionals showed positive attitudes toward precision medicine. About 95-96% of respondents agreed that precision medicine will be effective in treatment and precise diagnosis, and 69.9% reported that they would participate as study subjects. Meanwh

SUBMITTER: Cho HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6992457 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature