Clinical pharmacogenetics from a nursing perspective: Personalizing drug therapy

Abstract

Precision medicine is the approach to patient care that is focused on finding the most appropriate medication based on the interplay between genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to improve patient outcomes. With sufficient knowledge and experience, all nurses will become more confident in applying pharmacogenetic results within the clinical context.

Authors

Cathy R. Fulton

Author Details

Cathy R. Fulton, DNP, MSHI, School of Informatics and Computing, Department of BioHealth Informatics, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Clinical Practice, Pharmacogenetics, Precision Medicine

Recommended Citation

Fulton, Cathy R., "Clinical pharmacogenetics from a nursing perspective: Personalizing drug therapy" (2019). INRC (Congress). 54.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/54

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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