Healthcare Professionals toolbox

Healthcare Professionals toolbox

What is Personalised Prevention

In this Section we highlight what Personalized prevention is and how it could help prevent diseases in a timely, effective and equitable way. Personalized Prevention aims to prevent the onset, progression, and recurrence of diseases through targeted interventions that consider biological information (e.g., genetic and other biomarkers, demographics, health conditions), environmental and behavioural characteristics, and the socio-economic and cultural context of individuals. By integrating multiple sources of individual-level information, personalised prevention can support earlier, more tailored, and potentially more effective preventive strategies compared to traditional approaches.

How to integrate personalised prevention in healthcare systems?

Integrating personalized prevention into healthcare requires solid evidence of clinical utility, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. Healthcare professionals need targeted training, practical tools for risk assessment and communication, and resources to support decision-making. Successful implementation also depends on ensuring equitable access and embedding personalised approaches within existing care pathways.

Examples of Personalised Prevention

In this Section we provide promising examples of personalized prevention including genetic testing for hereditary cancer and pharmacogenomics to adjust medication and dosage to a person’s genetic profile.

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