Educational approaches to enhance genomics competencies among health sciences students : a scoping review with implications for nursing education

Milavec Kapun, Marija (avtor), Smolander, Nina (avtor), Masotta, Vittorio (avtor), Caples, Maria (avtor), Kamenšek, Tina (avtor)

Introduction: Genomics is increasingly recognized as essential for precision health, yet its integration into undergraduate nursing and other health sciences curricula remains limited. Persistent gaps in genomics literacy and confidence among students and professionals indicate that current educational approaches may not adequately prepare graduates for genomics-informed care and precision health. The aim of this review is to map educational approaches and methods used to enhance genomic competencies among undergraduate health sciences students and discuss implications for nursing education. Methods: Scoping review, reported in accordance with PRISMA-ScR recommendations. Systematic search in CINAHL Ultimate, ERIC, and MEDLINE for studies published in English between January 2015 and December 2024 was undertaken. Data were charted using a standardized extraction form and synthesized descriptively and narratively, grouping interventions by educational approach, methods, strategies, techniques, and tools. Results: Thirty-one studies were included, mostly from the United States, involving primarily medical and nursing students. Educational approaches centered on experiential and practice-based learning, simulation, case- and problem-based learning, flipped classrooms, collaborative or interprofessional learning, narrative and arts-based methods, and technology-enhanced strategies such as virtual labs, online modules, and digital storytelling. These approaches were associated with improvements in genomic knowledge, application to clinical scenarios, ethical awareness, engagement, and self-reported confidence, although outcomes were predominantly short-term. Conclusions: Genomics education for health sciences students is characterized by diverse, largely experiential and student-centered approaches. Integration into curricula remains fragmented and often focused on genetics rather than broader genomics and precision health. Nurse educators should prioritize integrated, authentic, and ethically informed genomics education, supported by educator development and digital technologies, including generative AI, to prepare graduates for precision nursing care.

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Ključne besede: genomics education, genomics literacy, health sciences students, education strategies, precision health
• Vrsta gradiva: Članek v reviji
• Tipologija: 1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
• Organizacija: ZF - Zdravstvena fakulteta
• Status publikacije: Objavljeno
• Različica publikacije: Objavljena publikacija
• Datum objave: 01.01.2026
• Leto izida: 2026
• Št. strani: 18 str.
• Številčenje: Vol. 167, [article no.] 107299
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-185221
• UDK: 378:616-083
• ISSN pri članku: 1532-2793
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2026.107299
• COBISS.SI-ID: 286079747
• Datum objave v RUL: 29.07.2026

Gradivo je del revije

• Naslov: Nurse education today
• Skrajšan naslov: Nurse educ. today
• Založnik: Harcourt
• ISSN: 1532-2793
• COBISS.SI-ID: 81124865

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