A Web Screening on Training Initiatives in Cancer Genomics for Healthcare Professionals

Ilda Hoxhaj, Flavia Beccia, Giovanna Elisa Calabro', Stefania Boccia

Risultato della ricerca: Contributo in rivistaArticolo in rivista

Abstract

The disruptive advances in genomics contributed to achieve higher levels of precision in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This scientific advance entails the need for greater literacy for all healthcare professionals. Our study summarizes the training initiatives conducted worldwide in cancer genomics field for healthcare professionals. We conducted a web search of the training initiatives aimed at improving healthcare professionals’ literacy in cancer genomics undertaken worldwide by using two search engines (Google and Bing) in English language and conducted from 2003 to 2021. A total of 85,649 initiatives were identified. After the screening process, 36 items were included. The majority of training programs were organized in the United States (47%) and in the United Kingdom (28%). Most of the initiatives were conducted in the last five years (83%) by universities (30%) and as web-based modalities (80%). In front of the technological advances in genomics, education in cancer genomics remains fundamental. Our results may contribute to provide an update on the development of educational programs to build a skilled and appropriately trained genomics health workforce in the future.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)430-450
Numero di pagine21
RivistaGenes
Volume13
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2022

Keywords

  • Cancer genomics
  • Education
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Literacy
  • Training initiatives
  • Web screening

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