International Genetic Testing and Counseling Practices for Parkinson's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing clinical and research utilization of genetic testing in Parkinson's disease (PD), including direct-to-consumer testing.

Objectives

The aim is to determine the international landscape of genetic testing in PD to inform future worldwide recommendations.

Methods

A web-based survey assessing current practices, concerns, and barriers to genetic testing and counseling was administered to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society membership.

Results

Common hurdles across sites included cost and access to genetic testing, and counseling, as well as education on genetic counseling. Region-dependent differences in access to and availability of testing and counseling were most notable in Africa. High-income countries also demon

SUBMITTER: Saunders-Pullman R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461455 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature