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Microlearning uses short educational interventions to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform specific tasks or solve immediate problems. This approach is increasingly used across digital platforms to engage learners and foster quick comprehension. Microlearning can be used in clinical genetics education to deliver a comprehensive educational intervention that is segmented into smaller discrete but complimentary components. This report discusses one group's approach to using microlearning in clinician education and provides tips that can be applied to other educational efforts. High-quality genetics education has the potential to be disseminated across multiple delivery methods and to multiple audiences, thereby increasing its impact and reach.
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Attention , Knowledge , Humans , Educational StatusABSTRACT
Given the rapid growth in genomic tests and targeted therapeutics, clinicians are likely to benefit from additional precision medicine education. Aim: This study evaluated the engagement and effectiveness of two interactive, case-based educational modules about somatic tumor testing, developed by the Jackson Laboratory, American Medical Association and Scripps Research Translational Institute, titled 'Precision Medicine for Your Practice'. Results: 402 participants enrolled in one or both free online continuing education modules, including physicians, nurses, scientists and genetic counselors and 41% completed module evaluations. Over 90% of respondents reported alignment of program with practice needs and planned to change their practice, including patient communication, identifying candidates for testing and/or interpreting test results. Conclusion: These findings support Precision Medicine for Your Practice as an effective education offering for diverse clinical professionals.
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Education, Distance/methods , Education, Medical, Continuing/methods , Medical Oncology/education , Counselors/education , Education, Nursing , Genetic Counseling , Humans , Medical Laboratory Personnel/education , Precision MedicineABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of key considerations for somatic testing for the purpose of targeting cancer treatment. DATA SOURCES: Literature; research reports. CONCLUSION: Genomic testing of cancer cells to identify variants that drive the carcinogenic process is becoming common in clinical settings. Providers and patients need to weigh the potential benefits of testing with technologic and logistic issues. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Testing is available for thousands of genomic variants to identify one or more to guide targeted treatment. Oncology nurses need to understand the benefits and limitations of participating in patient-centered implementation of this testing.
