Genetics Adviser: a protocol for a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial evaluating a digital platform for genetics service delivery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The high demand for genetic tests and limited supply of genetics professionals has created a need for alternative service delivery models. Digital tools are increasingly being used to support multiple points in the genetic testing journey; however, none are transferable across multiple clinical specialties and settings nor do they encompass the entire trajectory of the journey. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the Genetics Adviser, an interactive, patient-facing, online digital health tool that delivers pre-test counselling, provides support during the waiting period for results, and returns results with post-test counselling, encompassing the entire patient genetic testing journey.

Methods and analysis

We will compare the Genetics Adviser paired with a b

SUBMITTER: Shickh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058789 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature