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. 2023 Jun 16;14:1125599. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1125599

TABLE 4.

Written comments related to confidence in genomics obtained from CPD Cohorts 1–3. Participants were invited to provide comments on their confidence. These comments were grouped in thematic areas and specific examples are listed.

Thematic area Supporting quote/quotes
I am new (n = 9) New to the field of Genomics, my confidence is low across the board.”
Limited knowledge (n = 13) “My knowledge around genomics is limited at present. My main objective for this course is to develop my own knowledge to further improve the care I offer to parents, especially in relation to genetic counselling.”
“Genetics is an area I have not had much exposure to since becoming a cardiac nurse. At this point in time my knowledge base is very limited, and I look forward to improving this during the programme.”
What services exist? (n = 4) “Very little knowledge on Genomics and services in my area for my patients.”
I am worried (n = 8) “Lack of knowledge leaves me feeling nervous and uncomfortable in a rapidly changing field.”
I am somewhat out of my depth due to lack of knowledge in this area
I have the basics (n = 11) “I feel I have a good basic understanding from a cancer perspective from my current role.”
I had training recently (n = 5) “Very recent learning and involvement within this topic.”