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Steps for Successful Implementation of Proteomic Research in the OR
Author(s) -
Martin Chidima Tsion,
Henry Linda,
Martin Lisa,
Ad Niv
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.09.023
Subject(s) - identification (biology) , protocol (science) , nursing practice , clinical practice , perioperative nursing , medicine , process (computing) , data science , computer science , perioperative , pathology , nursing , alternative medicine , biology , surgery , botany , operating system
Proteomic studies (ie, the investigation and identification of proteins found in biological samples such as blood and tissue) are at the forefront of the identification of disease biomarkers and the understanding of proteins. These studies promise to enhance diagnostic and prognostic analysis across all disciplines of clinical practice. As the practice of nursing and medicine becomes more preventative in nature and predictive in terms of patient care, successfully integrating and implementing proteomic research will become increasingly important, especially in the OR. It is imperative that perioperative nurses and researchers establish a collaborative process for specimen collection. Steps in establishing and maintaining a successful specimen collection program include implementing and evaluating a protocol, developing good communication, and keeping all participants up to date on the progress of the study.