The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회지)
- Volume 12 Issue 2
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- Pages.272-279
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- 2006
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- 1225-9578(pISSN)
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- 2093-7814(eISSN)
The Knowledge of Hereditary Breast Cancer in Korean Nurses
국내 간호사의 유전성 유방암에 대한 지식정도 조사연구
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Choi, Kyung-Sook
(Chung-Ang University)
;
- So, Hyang-Sook (Chonnam National University) ;
- Tae, Young-Sook (Kosin University) ;
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Eun, Young
(Gyeongsang national University)
;
- Suh, Soon-Rim (Kyungpook National University) ;
- Lee, Woo-Sook (Cheju Halla College) ;
- Chong, Hae-Sun (Asan Medical Center) ;
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Kim, Yeon-Hee
(Asan Medical Center)
;
- Joo, Myung-Soon (Nursing department, Gangneung Asan) ;
- Lee, Yu-Mi (Daejeonuniversity) ;
- Jung, Ji-Young (Yunhap Hospital) ;
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Kim, Kwang-Ho
(Seoul National University in Technology)
;
- Jun, Myung-Hee (Daejeon University)
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최경숙
(중앙대학교 간호학과)
;
- 소향숙 (전남대학교 간호학과) ;
- 태영숙 (고신대 간호학과) ;
-
은영
(경상대학교 간호학과)
;
- 서순림 (경북대학교 간호학과) ;
- 이우숙 (제주 한라대학교 간호과) ;
- 정혜선 (아산병원) ;
-
김연희
(아산병원)
;
- 주명순 (강릉 아산병원 간호부) ;
- 이유미 (대전대학교) ;
- 정지영 (연합정형외과 병원 간호과) ;
-
김광호
(서울산업대학교 매체공학과)
;
- 전명희 (대전대학교 간호학과)
- Published : 2006.12.31
Abstract
Background: After Genome project, cancer genetic information is being rapidly changing. Everyday nurses are incorporating current cancer genetic knowledge and genetic testing into their practice. So their cancer genetic knowledge is important for ensuring quality of cancer patient care and education. Purpose: This study is performed for describing the Korean nurses' current knowledge level about the hereditary breast cancer. Method: This national wide survey used 15-item questionnaire which is modified from the Breast Cancer Genetic Counseling Knowledge Questionnaire originally developed by Erblich et al.(2005). Three hundred and nine nurses were recruited for this survey from April 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006. Result: Nurses' knowledge level about the hereditary breast cancer was not high. Clinical nurses with master degree, working large hospital located in Seoul had higher knowledge about hereditary breast cancer. Education related to cancer genetics was significantly impact on the level of nurses' knowledge. Conclusion: Cancer genetic educational program for Korean nurses is strongly needed for delivering cancer care services sensitive to ever-changing cancer genetic information.