Web-Based Tool (FH Family Share) to Increase Uptake of Cascade Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Development and Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Familial hypercholesterolemia, a prevalent genetic disorder, remains significantly underdiagnosed in the United States. Cascade testing, wherein individuals diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia- probands-contact their family members to inform them of their risk for familial hypercholesterolemia, has low uptake in the United States. Digital tools are needed to facilitate communication between familial hypercholesterolemia probands and their family members and to promote sharing of familial hypercholesterolemia-related risk information.

Objective

We aimed to create and evaluate a web-based tool designed to enhance familial communication and promote cascade testing for familial hypercholesterolemia.

Methods

A hybrid type 1 implementation science framew

SUBMITTER: Bangash H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8889478 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature