Adoption of Precision Medicine; Limitations and Considerations

TL;DR

This paper reviews the barriers and considerations in adopting Precision Medicine, employing diffusion and socio-technical theories to identify gaps and success factors in its implementation.

Contribution

It introduces a theoretical framework analyzing limitations and success indicators for Precision Medicine adoption, highlighting key gaps in current understanding.

Findings

Identification of major limitations in PM adoption

Discussion of success indicators based on diffusion and socio-technical theories

Highlighting theoretical gaps hindering widespread implementation

Abstract

Research is ongoing all over the world for identifying the barriers and finding effective solutions to accelerate the projection of Precision Medicine (PM) in the healthcare industry. Yet there has not been a valid and practical model to tackle the several challenges that have slowed down the widespread of this clinical practice. This study aimed to highlight the major limitations and considerations for implementing Precision Medicine. The two theories Diffusion of Innovation and Socio-Technical are employed to discuss the success indicators of PM adoption. Throughout the theoretical assessment, two key theoretical gaps are identified and related findings are discussed.