TABLE 4.
Thematic area | Supporting quote/quotes |
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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.” |