A theory-informed systematic review of clinicians' genetic testing practices.

ABSTRACT: This systematic literature review investigates factors impacting on clinicians' decisions to offer genetic tests in their practice, and maps them to a theoretical behaviour change framework. Better understanding of these factors will inform the design of effective interventions to integrate genomics tests into clinical care. We conducted a narrative synthesis of empirical research of medical specialists' perspectives on and experiences of offering genetic tests to their patients. This review was based upon the PRISMA statement and guidelines for reviewing qualitative research. Four electronic data sources were searched-MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed. Studies were independently assessed by two authors. Content analysis was applied to map the findings of included studies to a framework vali

SUBMITTER: Paul JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6138746 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature