Experiences from the epicenter: Professional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on genetic counselors in New York.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the delivery of healthcare services, including genetic counseling. This study assessed the professional impact of the pandemic on genetic counselors (GCs) and evaluated how genetics service delivery models changed in New York State (NYS). One hundred sixty-five NYS GCs participated in an anonymous survey. Clinic structure, telegenetics (video and/or telephone consultations) use and acceptability, and professional practices before and during the pandemic were compared. The most frequently reported consultation type shifted from in-person only (49%) before the pandemic to telegenetics only (39%) during. Most were satisfied with video (93.1%) and telephone (81.4%) telegenetics. Additionally, 93.5% of participants expressed a desire to continue using telegenetic

SUBMITTER: Bergstrom KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7753596 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature