Health system interventions to integrate genetic testing in routine oncology services: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Integration of genetic testing into routine oncology care could improve access to testing. This systematic review investigated interventions and the tailored implementation strategies aimed at increasing access to genetic counselling and testing and identifying hereditary cancer in oncology.

Methods

The search strategy results were reported using the PRISMA statement and four electronic databases were searched. Eligible studies included routine genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer or uptake after universal tumour screening for colorectal or endometrial cancer. The titles and abstracts were reviewed and the full text articles screened for eligibility. Data extraction was preformed using a designed template and study appraisal was assessed using an adapted

SUBMITTER: O'Shea R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8133413 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature