Positive experiences of healthcare professionals with a mainstreaming approach of germline genetic testing for women with ovarian cancer.

ABSTRACT: According to current guidelines, all women with epithelial ovarian cancer are eligible for genetic testing for BRCA germline pathogenic variants. Unfortunately, not all affected women are tested. We evaluated the acceptability and feasibility for non-genetic healthcare professionals to incorporate germline genetic testing into their daily practice. We developed and implemented a mainstreaming pathway, including a training module, in collaboration with various healthcare professionals and patient organizations. Healthcare professionals from 4 different hospitals were invited to participate. After completing the training module, gynecologic oncologists, gynecologists with a subspecialty training in oncology, and nurse specialists discussed and ordered genetic testing themselves. They receive

SUBMITTER: Bokkers K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9203381 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature