Measuring physician practice, preparedness and preferences for genomic medicine: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Even as genomic medicine is implemented globally, there remains a lack of rigorous, national assessments of physicians' current genomic practice and continuing genomics education needs. The aim of this study was to address this gap.

Design

A cross-sectional survey, informed by qualitative data and behaviour change theory, to assess the current landscape of Australian physicians' genomic medicine practice, perceptions of proximity and individual preparedness, and preferred models of practice and continuing education. The survey was advertised nationally through 10 medical colleges, 24 societies, 62 hospitals, social media, professional networks and snowballing.

Results

409 medical specialists across Australia responded, representing 30 specialties (majority p

SUBMITTER: Nisselle A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8273463 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature