A randomized trial of a breast/ovarian cancer genetic testing decision aid used as a communication aid during genetic counseling
In: ftunivqespace, 2008
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Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a decision aid for women considering genetic testing for breast/ovarian cancer risk given during genetic counseling. Methods: One hundred and forty-eight women were randomized to receive the decision aid or a control pamphlet at the beginning of their first consultation with a genetic counselor. When the patient received the decision aid, it was used to complement consultation discussions about genetic testing. One hundred and ten (74.3%) women completed the first questionnaire designed to elicit information about women's levels of decisional conflict and knowledge about genetic testing. Of these, 105 (70.9%) completed a second questionnaire to assess longer-term outcomes, 6 months postconsultation. Results: Results showed that women who received the decision aid felt more informed about genetic testing (χ(1) = 8.69; P = 0.003), had clearer values (χ(1) = 6.90; P = 0.009) and had higher knowledge levels (χ(2) = 6.49; P = 0.039) than women who received the control pamphlet. Conclusions: The developed decision aid improved patient outcomes better than a control pamphlet when implemented during genetic counseling and given to the patient to take home. Copyright
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A randomized trial of a breast/ovarian cancer genetic testing decision aid used as a communication aid during genetic counseling
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Wakefield, Claire F. ; Meiser, Bettina ; Homewood, Judi ; Taylor, Alan ; Gleeson, Margaret ; Williams, Rachel ; Tucker, Kathy ; AGenDA Collaborative Group ; Ward, Robyn |
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Zeitschrift: | ftunivqespace, 2008 |
Veröffentlichung: | John Wiley & Sons, 2008 |
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