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Impressions of pharmacogenomic testing among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: a mixed-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Pharmacogenomic testing is useful in helping to predict and explain patient responsiveness to medication. In clinical practice, the use of pharmacogenomic testing has been shown to help reduce adverse drugs events and increase patient satisfaction with their healthcare. Prior to a test being useful, it must have clinical utility. There is a gap in the literature about the perceived clinical utility of pharmacogenomic testing among anesthesia providers.

Methods

This qualitative-quantitative sequential mixed-method study used focused interviews to formulate probes for a quantitative survey aimed at quantifying the perceptions of anesthesia providers about pharmacogenomic testing.

Results

The results indicate anesthesia providers do not have enough knowledge about pharmacogenomic testing for it to be considered clinically useful in anesthesia practice.

Conclusion

Although outcomes data indicate pharmacogenomic testing can help predict outcomes, anesthesia providers do not have enough knowledge and have concerns about the ethical implications of pharmacogenomic testing.

SUBMITTER: Riddle D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5558507 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Impressions of pharmacogenomic testing among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: a mixed-method study.

Riddle Dru D Gregoski Mat M Baker Kathy K Dumas Bonnie B Jenkins Carolyn H CH

Pharmacogenomics 20160329 6

<h4>Aim</h4>Pharmacogenomic testing is useful in helping to predict and explain patient responsiveness to medication. In clinical practice, the use of pharmacogenomic testing has been shown to help reduce adverse drugs events and increase patient satisfaction with their healthcare. Prior to a test being useful, it must have clinical utility. There is a gap in the literature about the perceived clinical utility of pharmacogenomic testing among anesthesia providers.<h4>Methods</h4>This qualitative ...[more]

PMID: 27023204

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Impressions of pharmacogenomic testing among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: a mixed-method study.

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Impressions of pharmacogenomic testing among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: a mixed-method study.

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