Precision Health Needs Nursing Science.

This article focuses on the role of nursing science in advancing precision health, emphasizing its comprehensive approach that integrates biological, behavioral, environmental, and social factors influencing health. It highlights the National Institute of Nursing Research’s (NINR) leadership in symp...

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Publicado en:Western Journal of Nursing Research Vol. 48; no. 5; pp. 467 - 468
Autor principal: Ruppar, Todd M.
Formato: editorial Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. May2026
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:This article focuses on the role of nursing science in advancing precision health, emphasizing its comprehensive approach that integrates biological, behavioral, environmental, and social factors influencing health. It highlights the National Institute of Nursing Research’s (NINR) leadership in symptom science and genomics, as well as its priority areas that support precision health through community, environmental, and health system perspectives. The article stresses the importance of nursing expertise in data governance, outcome definition, and implementation science to ensure precision health tools are accessible, equitable, and effective across diverse care settings. It calls for incorporating precision health and implementation science into nursing education and leadership to guide the development and use of precision health resources.