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The Implications Of Genomics On The Nursing Care Of Adults With Neuropsychiatric Conditions, Debra L. Schutte Phd, Rn, Marilyn A. Davies Phd, Rn, Emilie D. Goris Bsn, Rn
The Implications Of Genomics On The Nursing Care Of Adults With Neuropsychiatric Conditions, Debra L. Schutte Phd, Rn, Marilyn A. Davies Phd, Rn, Emilie D. Goris Bsn, Rn
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Purpose: Neuropsychiatric disorders contribute substantially to disease burden and quality of life across the lifespan and the globe. The purpose of this article is to review the state of the science regarding genomic contributions to selected common neuropsychiatric conditions and to examine the consequent immediate and future implications for nursing practice and research. Organizing Construct: Our work is guided by an ecological model that recognizes that common diseases are complex or multifactorial, meaning that multiple genomic and environmental factors contribute to their etiology. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted to determine the state of the science in relationship …