Challenges in global genomics education

Abrew, Ashwini de; Dissanayake, Vajira H. W.; Korf, Bruce R.

doi:10.1016/j.atg.2014.09.015

“…Furthermore only 11.4% agreed upon the adequacy of undergraduate genetic education to apply in the practice while 86.2% agreed the need of a continuous medical education program to update their knowledge. Slow adaptation of genetic technology to clinical care has been identified as a challenge to achieve genetic literacy among physicians (3). The need for a CME program particularly an online strategy to improve the genetic literacy has been highlighted in previous studies (16,17,22,26).…”

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“…Studies have shown that there is a significant weakness among clinicians particularly in interpreting genetic tests (1,2). This would be a limiting factor in integrating genomics in to the medical practice (3).…”

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Knowledge on Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics among Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners

Jayawardana

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2020

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Objectives : Up-to-date knowledge on changing genetic and genomic diagnostic approaches is essential for a contemporary medical practitioner. This study was carried out to describe Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners’ current knowledge and opinion on modern genetic and genomic diagnostics techniques. Results : Data was collected to an electronic database using an online self-administered questionnaire. A total of 123 respondents completed the questionnaire. Majority had either some or adequate knowledge on applications of basic genetic diagnostic methods such as karyotyping and polymerase chain reaction. Similarly most had either some or adequate knowledge on the use of predictive genetic tests in cancer. However the level of knowledge on the applications of modern diagnostic techniques like Fluorescent in-Situ Hybridization and Next Generation Sequencing remained poor. Majority had inadequate knowledge on newer concepts such as direct-to-consumer genetic testing and personalized medicine. Most agreed upon the inadequacy of undergraduate genetic education and the need of a continuous medical education program to fill this knowledge gap. Both undergraduate and continuous medical education approaches should be modified to improve the knowledge on increasingly complicated technological and ethical aspects associated with modern genetic diagnostics.

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“…Furthermore only 11.4% agreed upon the adequacy of undergraduate genetic education to apply in the practice while 86.2% agreed the need of a continuous medical education program to update their knowledge. Slow adaptation of genetic technology to clinical care has been identified as a challenge to achieve genetic literacy among physicians (3). The need for a CME program particularly an online strategy to improve the genetic literacy has been highlighted in previous studies (11,12,17,21).…”

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confidence: 99%

Knowledge on Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics among Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners

Jayawardana¹

2020

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Objectives : Up-to-date knowledge on changing genetic and genomic diagnostic approaches is essential for a contemporary medical practitioner. This study was carried out to describe Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners’ current knowledge and opinion on modern genetic and genomic diagnostics techniques. Results : Data was collected to an electronic database using an online self-administered questionnaire. A total of 123 respondents completed the questionnaire. Majority had either some or adequate knowledge on applications of basic genetic diagnostic methods such as karyotyping and polymerase chain reaction. Similarly most had either some or adequate knowledge on the use of predictive genetic tests in cancer. However the level of knowledge on the applications of modern diagnostic techniques like Fluorescent in-Situ Hybridization and Next Generation Sequencing remained poor. Majority had inadequate knowledge on newer concepts such as direct-to-consumer genetic testing and personalized medicine. Most agreed upon the inadequacy of undergraduate genetic education and the need of a continuous medical education program to fill this knowledge gap. Both undergraduate and continuous medical education approaches should be modified to improve the knowledge on increasingly complicated technological and ethical aspects associated with modern genetic diagnostics.

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“…Education is not sterile to the effects of globalisation and modernisation. The influence of globalisation and modernisation is evident in the development of thinking that gave rise to new paradigms in education, such as Global Citizenship Education [6] or Global Economic Education [9]. Globalization is also addressed differently so that there are various studies on the impact of globalisation in each country such as the global education trend in Russia, Citizenship Education in Singapore.…”

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Development of Civic Education in the Modernization Era and Globalization

Biringan¹,

Wua²

2018

Proceedings of the Annual Civic Education Conference (ACEC 2018)

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This research aim to exploring the correlation between emotional quotient and family environment on the teacher performance. Emotional quotient and family environment are two psychological and sociological strengths which influence someone's behaviour and attitude. This research involves teachers of Civic Education in high schools in North Sulawesi. Data are collected from the questionnaires distributed to 61 teachers and 183 students by using a multistage sampling technique. Data are analysed in descriptive and inferential methods using multiple regression and correlation analysis. The finding shows that the emotional quotient and family environment have a positive correlation with teacher performance. Teachers with stable emotional quotient, calm attitude, and ability to control emotion can perform their professional work well. Also, a conducive family environment can improve teacher performance to work professionally. This research has implications for the recruitment and teacher management systems. This research recommends that teacher recruitment put more emphasis on emotional quotient in addition to the intellectual quotient. Schools also need to develop some activities which aim at strengthening the bond among schools, homes and families.

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Challenges in global genomics education

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Knowledge on Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics among Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners

Knowledge on Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics among Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners

Knowledge on Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics among Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners

Development of Civic Education in the Modernization Era and Globalization

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