Relationships between patient- and session-related variables and outcomes of psychiatric genetic counseling.

ABSTRACT: Little data currently exist regarding whether and how different characteristics of a patient and session influence outcomes of genetic counseling (GC). We conducted an exploratory retrospective chart review of data from a specialist psychiatric GC clinic (where patients complete the Genetic Counseling Outcome Scale (GCOS) as part of routine care before and after GC). We used ANOVA and linear regression to analyze GCOS change scores in relation to twelve patient/session-related variables. Three hundred and seven charts were included in analyses. Overall, GCOS scores increased significantly after GC, with large effect size (p < 0.0005, d = 1.10), and significant increases in all GCOS subdomains except adaptation. Significant associations with GCOS change score were identified for three varia

SUBMITTER: Gerrard S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7316807 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature