Murakami, Yoshie

Since the Human Genome Project in 2000, significant progress has been made in elucidating the causative genes of various diseases. In particular, in the field of cancer, advances in understanding disease mechanisms and developing drugs have dramatically changed treatment options. Especially, the identification of causative genes for hereditary tumors has led to the development of treatment choices and surveillance based on this information. Simultaneously, it is crucial to carefully consider and address the psychological impact on patients and their families receiving this information. Furthermore, while advances in life-saving medical treatment have saved many lives, post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), characterized by physical and psychological after-effects following survival, has also become a major problem. To enable patients and their families to make informed decisions about how to utilize this new information in their lives, nurses are required to possess the latest knowledge and continuously provide care from the perspectives of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. We are conducting research to create evidence for this purpose.