THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF CRISPR-CAS9 TECHNOLOGY IN THE TREATMENT OF GENETIC DISEASES: IMPLICATIONS AND ACTIONS OF NURSES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595252507074

• Palavras-chave: Nursing, CRISPR/Cas9, Nursing Care, Nurse.

• Keywords: Nursing, CRISPR/Cas9, Nursing Care, Nurse.

• Abstract:

  INTRODUCTION: CRISPR/Cas9 technology has made a name for itself in the field of science, especially in the context of gene editing therapies. The aim of this study was to analyze the contribution of nursing in supporting care in this area, considering the role of nurses in implementing these therapies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was based on data collected from scientific articles available on Google Scholar, COFEN and various specialized scientific journals, which provided an in-depth analysis of the subject. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Analysis of the data extracted from the scientific literature reveals that nursing plays a crucial role in various stages of the therapeutic process. Its duties include the prevention of pathologies, early diagnosis, administration of therapies, collection of tests, promotion of health education, continuous monitoring of patients and guidance for families. The articles reviewed show that, although CRISPR/Cas9 is a recent technology, nursing is directly involved in providing care, guidance and emotional support to patients during the therapeutic process. FINAL CONSIDERATION: Nurses play an essential role in patient care, not only in conventional practices, but also in emerging areas such as gene editing therapy. In the context of CRISPR/Cas9, nursing actively contributes by providing guidance, monitoring patients, mediating the necessary tests, promoting comfort in the face of adverse effects and accompanying the patient during all phases of treatment until its conclusion.