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- Title
Elucidating Genetic Counseling Outcomes from the Perspective of Genetic Counselors.
- Authors
Zierhut, Heather; Shannon, K.; Cragun, D.; Cohen, S.
- Abstract
Outcomes in the field of genetic counseling have not been well-defined or categorized, despite pressures to provide evidence-based measures in all areas of healthcare. This study describes a process to elucidate and categorize a wide-ranging set of outcomes as characterized by diverse groups of practicing genetic counselors. Semi-structured focus groups were conducted at the National Society of Genetic Counselors 2013 NSGC Annual Education Conference during an educational breakout session. A general inductive qualitative research approach was utilized to code focus group notes, categorize them into themes, and compare them across specialty groups. A total of 107 individuals participated in 14 focus groups, consisting of specialists in cancer ( n = 20), general genetics ( n = 40), prenatal genetics ( n = 11), and 'other' ( n = 36). Of the twelve genetic counseling outcomes themes identified, the most common across focus groups included: 1) appropriateness of testing and accuracy of results interpretation; 2) psychosocial outcomes; 3) adherence to or receipt of appropriate medical management; and 4) patient and provider knowledge. Data assessed by specialty demonstrated similarities in outcomes themes, suggesting that a common set of genetic counseling outcomes would likely be appropriate to cover the majority of needs for the profession. Results can serve as a platform from which to build a more well-defined and comprehensive set of outcomes.
- Subjects
ATTITUDE (Psychology); COUNSELORS; FOCUS groups; GENETIC counseling; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; EVALUATION of medical care; MEDICAL personnel; EVIDENCE-based medicine; PROFESSIONAL practice; THEMATIC analysis; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2016, Vol 25, Issue 5, p993
- ISSN
1059-7700
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10897-015-9930-9