Article ; Online: Family communication and results disclosure after germline sequencing: A mixed methods study.
Patient education and counseling
2023 Volume 114, Page(s) 107800
Abstract: Objective: Research on family communication of germline genome sequencing (GS) results (versus of genetic results after targeted genetic testing) is still emerging, yet potentially complex results increase the importance of communicating risk to ... ...
| Abstract | Objective: Research on family communication of germline genome sequencing (GS) results (versus of genetic results after targeted genetic testing) is still emerging, yet potentially complex results increase the importance of communicating risk to relatives. Promoting equity by ensuring patients have sufficient health literacy to interpret results is important in this context. This study aimed to identify cancer patients' perceived importance of result disclosure, predictors of perceptions, and perspectives on family communication. Methods: This explanatory-sequential, cross-sectional mixed-methods study involved participants (n = 246) completing a questionnaire and (n = 20) a semi-structured interview. Ordinal logistic regressions determined associations between potential predictors and perceived importance of result disclosure. Interview transcripts were analysed thematically using a constant-comparative approach. Results: More participants intended disclosing to nuclear (77.4%) than to extended family (42.7%). More than half (59.3%) felt results were family information; 62.7% believed it was important to disclose results to family members. Nuclear and extended family communication scores and education level were significantly positively associated with perceived importance of disclosure (p < 0.05). Six qualitative themes were identified: i) Responsibility to inform, ii) Choice, iii) Autonomy, iv) Family Communication, v) Significance of results, and vi) Health professional role. Conclusion: Low health literacy and family conflict can complicate communication of GS results. Patients seek clear, interpretable information in a format they can easily communicate. Practice implications: Healthcare professionals can facilitate discussion of GS results by offering written information, encouraging disclosure, exploring existing family dynamics and communication patterns, and offering strategies to improve family communication. Centralised genetic communication offices and chatbots can also be helpful. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Disclosure ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Communication ; Genetic Testing ; Family | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2023-05-19 | |||||
| Publishing country | Ireland | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 605590-4 | |||||
| ISSN | 1873-5134 ; 0738-3991 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1873-5134 | |||||
| ISSN | 0738-3991 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107800 | |||||
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| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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