title: An overview of epigenetics in nursing.
abstract: Epigenetic changes to the genome are biochemical alterations to the DNA that do not change an individual's genome but do change and influence gene expression. The nursing profession is qualified to conduct and integrate epigenetic-focused nursing research into practice. This article discusses current epigenetic nursing research, provides an overview of how epigenetic research relates to nursing practice, makes recommendations, and provides epigenetic online resources for nursing research. An overview of major epigenetic studies in nursing (specific to childbirth studies, preeclampsia, metabolic syndrome, immunotherapy cancer, and pain) is provided, with recommendations on next steps.
authors.affiliation: Yale University, School of Nursing, 400 West Campus Drive, Orange, CT 06477, USA.
authors.forename: Ashley Erin
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Adamian
authors.forename: Jacquelyn Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009736:Nursing Process / Q000458:organization & administration*; D057184:Practice Patterns, Nurses' / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: Cancer; Epigenetics; Fetal; Metabolic syndrome; Nursing