• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.104-114
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• 2006

Genetic knowledge for oncology nurses is important in Korea because oncologists are incorporating genetic counseling and genetic testing into their practice. The purpose of this paper is to describe our method of developing the first academic cancer genetic risk assessment and counseling course for Korean nurses. A one-week (non-credit) cancer genetics counseling program was constructed for master's level Korean oncology nurses. The course emphasized basic genetic concepts and principles the genetics of cancer; hereditary cancer syndromes; family history assessments; pedigree construction; risk calculation; surveillance recommendations and treatment options ethical, legal, social, and psychological issues inherent in genetic testing. The goals of this program are to: 1) provide a comprehensive knowledge base for nurses who are currently expanding their scope of practice into the genetic counseling role 2) introduce this knowledge to nurses who want to use it in their practice; and 3) provide cancer genetic knowledge and resources to Korean nursing faculty who plan to incorporate this knowledge into existing master's courses. This academically-based course is recognized as valuable by nurses, nursing faculty, and physicians. With this new knowledge nurses can begin toexpand their role in delivering comprehensive cancer care services.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.815-828
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• 2008

Purpose: This study was to develop and evaluate the clinical utility of the breast and ovarian cancer genetic counselling program specific for 20 Korean women(KBOCGP). Methods: The KBOCGP was developed using three types of approaches: an ethnography among Korean women who underwent BRCA1/2 test, designing and implementing one week clinical genetic educational course for clinical cancer nurses, educational observation visits to three American cancer genetic counselling programs. And then pre-experimental design was implicated to evaluate the change of the women's knowledge about the hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and the level of the satisfaction with genetic counselling. Results: The mean score of the knowledge has significantly increased from $7.45{\pm}3.86$ to $11.55{\pm}2.21$ (t = 5.63, p < .001). The level of the satisfaction with the counselling was very high ($27.47{\pm}1.35$). Because most of the subjects have young kids, they showed strong concerns about their kids' getting cancer. Conclusion: This new KBOCGP is the satisfactory program for the education and communication of the genetic information to the Korean women with HBOC. But it is needed more to strengthen the cultural sensitivity especially to Korean family relationships. Authors recommend that this program be provided by other nurses who are counselling women at high risk of breast cancer.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.267-273
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this review article is to introduce how the Korean Society of Genetic Nursing (KSGN) has evolved and tried to translate genomic knowledge to nursing practice, and then to suggest the future role of genetic nurses in Korea. Methods: A literature review was performed and the current status of genetic counselling in Korea was explored. Then the educational and clinical experiences of the authors were incorporated. Finally, the main activities of Korean nursing for genetics were identified. Results: Two types of genetic counsellor certification have been issued in Korea: one is issued by the Korean Society of Genetic Medicine, another by the Korean Society of Breast Cancer since June 2011. A few Korean nursing researchers have continuously performed research related to genetic nursing and undertook several research projects funded by the government since 2003. In February 2011, KSGN was established and is now trying to establish further international networks. Conclusion: Nursing genetic experts should be trained to integrate all specialties for genetic counselling, so they can provide holistic genetic services including ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI).

• 종양간호연구
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.240-246
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• 2010

Purpose: Advancing genetic knowledge for oncology nurses is especially important in Korea because physicians have launched to incorporate genetic risk assessment and genetic testing into their practice. The purpose of this paper was to identify the effect of the first academic cancer genetic risk assessment and counseling course for Korean nurses. Methods: Thirty-five nurses were recruited and educated from June 8 to 14, 2006 in Seoul, Korea. Two measurement tools were used: 'knowledge about the hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC)' and 'knowledge about the cancer genetics'. Results: Students' score of knowledge about HBOC at pre-education was $12.22{\pm}2.23$ and after education, it increased to $13.62{\pm}1.76$. This change was statistically significant (t=-3.253, p=.003). The score of knowledge about cancer genetics at pre-education was $11.31{\pm}3.44$, and after education it has increased to $16.17{\pm}1.94$. It also was statistically significant (t=-6.92, p=.000). Conclusion: This program was effective to be a starting point for establishing genetic educational planning for the oncology nurses in Korea. This academically-based course is recognized as valuable by oncology nurses. With this new knowledge, nurses can begin to expand their role in delivering comprehensive cancer care services in Korea.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.24-36
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• 2010

대장암은 우리나라에서 가장 급격하게 발생이 증가하는 암종의 하나로 유전성 대장암은 전체 대장암의 5-15%를 차지한다. 유전성 대장암은 크게 유전성 비용종증 대장암과 유전성 용종 증후군에서 발생하는 대장암으로 나눌 수 있고, 유전성 용종 증후군에는 가족성 용종증, 포이츠-예거증후군, 유년기 용종증, MYH 연관 용종증 등이 이에 해당한다. 유전성 대장암은 원인 유전자의 배선돌연변이에 기인하므로 산발성 대장암에 비하여 암이 조기 발생하고, 동시성 및 이시성 암이 흔하며, 대장 이외의 장기에도 종양을 비롯한 질병을 일으키는 특징이 있다. 유전성 대장암은 환자뿐 아니라 가족구성원에 대한 유전자 검사, 유전 상담, 조기 진단을 위한 정기검진이 매우 중요하며, 이러한 환자 및 가족구성원의 효율적 관리를 위한 유전성종양 등록소의 역할이 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 유전성 대장암에 해당하는 질환들의 임상적/유전적 특성, 치료, 유전자 검사 및 정기검진 프로그램에 대하여 고찰하고자 한다.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.200-209
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this micro-ethnography is to examine whether science and societal changes impact family communication patterns among a convenience sample of 16 Korean women. Methods: The authors observed family communication in the context of a new breast cancer genetic screening and diagnostic testing program to detect BRCA gene mutations in Korean women at highest risk. Results: Analysis of in-depth interviews and field notes taken during participant observation illustrated that communication patterns in families vary according to a woman's position in the family. If a grandmother tests positive for a gene mutation, her daughters make decisions on her behalf; they open and maintain the communication channel among family members. If a housewife is diagnosed with cancer and a genetic mutation, she immediately consults her husband and her sisters. The husband creates an open communication channel between his wife, his parents and his siblings. As a result, a woman's cancer is a concern for the whole family not merely a woman's secret or crisis. Conclusion: Cultural differences are important to consider when designing new genetic service programs in different countries.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.146-158
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• 2005

Purpose: This study was to obtain a understanding of breast cancer women with high risk for hereditary cancer syndrome. Method: A micro-ethnography was used, including participation observation, open-ended in-depth interviews. Results: Two major arguments were derived. First, When Korean women at high risk to hereditary breast cancer make a decision about whether to take a genetic test, they are strongly motivated by a desire to preserve close kinship bonds and "family love" among their siblings, parents and children. Second, Even after genetic risk assessment and counseling services, Korean women at high-risk for developing a hereditary breast cancer who have been informed that they are mutation carriers, still hold onto previous beliefs about cancer causation. Their cancer prevention strategies are constructed according to their unchanged perceptions and beliefs about cancer causation. Conclusion: More sensitive genetic counseling program needs to be developed. Referral programs and clinical services must be attentive to cultural values and beliefs otherwise cultural attitudes and practices toward genetic counseling will not change.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권9호
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• pp.875-881
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• 2007

목 적 : 염색체의 구조 및 유전을 연구하는 학문인 세포유전학은 임상 진단, 생식 문제, 산전 진단, 종양, 유전자의 다형성 및 유전 상담에 있어 중요한 역할을 하고 있다. 이 연구는 단일 기관에서 시행된 말초혈액을 이용한 세포유전학 검사 결과를 검토하여 주요 염색체 이상의 양상과 빈도를 분석하였다. 방 법 : 1981년 5월부터 2005년 10월까지 25년간 경북대학교병원 소아과 염색체 검사실로 각 임상 진료과에서 염색체 이상이 의심되어 의뢰한 말초혈액 검체 4,856례를 대상으로 하여 염색체 핵형을 분석하였다. 결 과 : 총 4,856례 가운데 4,567례를 분석하였다. 이 중 소아는 3,014례(66.0%), 성인은 1,553례(34.0%)였으며, 검사를 의뢰한 가장 흔한 이유는 소아에서는 성장과 발달 장애, 성인에서는 생식 문제였다. 4,567례 중 염색체 이상은 770례(16.9%)에서 발견되었다. 염색체 이상 중 수적 이상은 558례(12.2%), 구조적 이상은 187례(4.1%)였으며, 취약부위나 염색체 파손과 같은 이상이 25례(0.5%)였다. 수적 이상 중 상염색체 이상은 Down 증후군이 294례(6.4%)로 가장 많았으며, Edwards 증후군 7례(0.2 %), Patau 증후군 4례(0.1%) 순이었다. 성염색체의 이상은 Klinefelter 증후군이 131례(2.9%)로 가장 많았고, Turner 증후군 99례(2.2%), XXX 증후군 8례(0.2%), XYY 증후군 3례(0.1%) 순이었다. 구조적 이상은 전위가 84례(1.8%)로 가장 많았다. 결 론 : 본 연구에서 염색체 이상 핵형의 유형과 그 양상을 파악하였으며, 적극적 세포유전학적 연구로 진료와 유전상담에 적용하여야 할 것이다.