Evaluation of Group Genetic Counseling Sessions via a Metaverse-based Application.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Group genetic counseling has been implemented to meet growing demand. A metaverse platform, in which a society is built and activities are carried out in the virtual world, has not yet been implemented in group genetic counseling. We investigated whether a metaverse platform could be an alternative service-delivery model for group genetic counseling.

Methods

Participants (N=131) were divided into three groups: patient (N=45), family (N= 43), and interested (N=43) groups. Participants entered the metaverse through a link sent to their mobile phones and attended a 20-min group genetic counseling session reviewing hereditary breast cancer, followed by a 10-min question-and-answer period.

Results

The overall median score of post-educational knowledge (9.0, rang

SUBMITTER: Yoo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10485865 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature