Precision health research and implementation reviewed through the conNECT framework

Nurs Outlook. 2019 Jul-Aug;67(4):302-310. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2019.05.010. Epub 2019 May 30.

Abstract

Background: Precision health is a population-based approach that incorporates big-data strategies to understand the complex interactions between biological, environmental, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors that influence health.

Purpose: A promising tool to facilitate precision health research and its dissemination is the ConNECT Framework.

Methods: Here, we discuss the relationship of the five broad and synergistic principles within the ConNECT Framework as they may apply to nursing science research: (1) Integrating Context, (2) Fostering a Norm of Inclusion, (3) Ensuring Equitable Diffusion of Innovations, (4) Harnessing Communication Technology, and (5) Prioritizing Specialized Training.

Discussion/conclusion: The principles within this framework can be used by nurse scientists and educators to guide and disseminate precision health research.

Keywords: Health equity; Precision health; Precision health research; Precision nursing science.

MeSH terms

  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Research / standards*
  • Philosophy, Nursing*
  • Precision Medicine / nursing*
  • Research Design