Exploring perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes regarding pharmacogenetic testing in the medically underserved.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Pharmacogenetic testing may hold promise in addressing health disparities, as medically underserved patients appear to be prescribed medications with pharmacogenetic guidelines at higher rates. While routine clinical implementation of testing in medically underserved populations has not yet been achieved, using patient perspectives to inform implementation should increase the likelihood of success. The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes regarding pharmacogenetic testing in medically underserved patients. Methods: We developed a survey instrument to assess respondent views on pharmacogenetic testing. The survey instrument was developed through a process of literature review, expert input, iterative pilot testing, and final r

SUBMITTER: Gawronski BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9880414 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature