Far and wide: Exploring provider utilization of remote service provision for genome-wide sequencing in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Canada, funding for genome-wide sequencing (GWS; exome and whole genome) is provincially regulated. We characterized the uptake of GWS by genetics health professionals (GHPs) across Canada and describe how they use remote technologies for patient access to GWS and genomic counseling.

Methods

We distributed a survey to 574 Canadian GHPs addressing: GWS use, remote technologies (e.g., telephone, videoconferencing) for GWS and provider opinions regarding these technologies. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Associations between variables were evaluated using Chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests for categorical data, and t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests for continuous data.

Results

Of 116 GHPs, 50% reported using GWS in the last year and 57% o

SUBMITTER: Enns EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8580085 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature