scholarly journals Integrating Genetic Services into Primary Care: Barriers and Benefits

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safina Adatia
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Genetic Services

scholarly journals Comparing models of delivery for cancer genetics services among patients receiving primary care who meet criteria for genetic evaluation in two healthcare systems: BRIDGE randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Kaphingst ◽  
Wendy Kohlmann ◽  
Rachelle Lorenz Chambers ◽  
Melody S. Goodman ◽  
Richard Bradshaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Cancer Susceptibility ◽  
Cancer Genetics ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Genetic Services ◽  
Inherited Cancer ◽  
Services Delivery

Abstract Background Advances in genetics and sequencing technologies are enabling the identification of more individuals with inherited cancer susceptibility who could benefit from tailored screening and prevention recommendations. While cancer family history information is used in primary care settings to identify unaffected patients who could benefit from a cancer genetics evaluation, this information is underutilized. System-level population health management strategies are needed to assist health care systems in identifying patients who may benefit from genetic services. In addition, because of the limited number of trained genetics specialists and increasing patient volume, the development of innovative and sustainable approaches to delivering cancer genetic services is essential. Methods We are conducting a randomized controlled trial, entitled Broadening the Reach, Impact, and Delivery of Genetic Services (BRIDGE), to address these needs. The trial is comparing uptake of genetic counseling, uptake of genetic testing, and patient adherence to management recommendations for automated, patient-directed versus enhanced standard of care cancer genetics services delivery models. An algorithm-based system that utilizes structured cancer family history data available in the electronic health record (EHR) is used to identify unaffected patients who receive primary care at the study sites and meet current guidelines for cancer genetic testing. We are enrolling eligible patients at two healthcare systems (University of Utah Health and New York University Langone Health) through outreach to a randomly selected sample of 2780 eligible patients in the two sites, with 1:1 randomization to the genetic services delivery arms within sites. Study outcomes are assessed through genetics clinic records, EHR, and two follow-up questionnaires at 4 weeks and 12 months after last genetic counseling contactpre-test genetic counseling. Discussion BRIDGE is being conducted in two healthcare systems with different clinical structures and patient populations. Innovative aspects of the trial include a randomized comparison of a chatbot-based genetic services delivery model to standard of care, as well as identification of at-risk individuals through a sustainable EHR-based system. The findings from the BRIDGE trial will advance the state of the science in identification of unaffected patients with inherited cancer susceptibility and delivery of genetic services to those patients. Trial registration BRIDGE is registered as NCT03985852. The trial was registered on June 6, 2019 at clinicaltrials.gov.

scholarly journals Genetic services and attitudes in primary care pediatrics

2013 ◽  
Vol 164 (2) ◽  
pp. 449-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Rinke ◽  
Natalie Mikat-Stevens ◽  
Robert Saul ◽  
Amy Driscoll ◽  
Jill Healy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Genetic Services

A Quality Improvement Collaborative to Improve Pediatric Primary Care Genetic Services

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
pp. e20143874-e20143874 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Rinke ◽  
A. Driscoll ◽  
N. Mikat-Stevens ◽  
J. Healy ◽  
E. Colantuoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Genetic Services ◽  
Pediatric Primary Care ◽  
Quality Improvement Collaborative

scholarly journals Newborn blood spot screening and genetic services: A survey of Minnesota primary care physicians

2005 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 564-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane B Thompson ◽  
Mary J Ahrens ◽  
Bonnie S Leroy ◽  
Dana Brown ◽  
Susan A Berry
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Genetic Services ◽  
Blood Spot

scholarly journals A cancer genetics toolkit improves access to genetic services through documentation and use of the family history by primary-care clinicians

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maren T. Scheuner ◽  
Alison B. Hamilton ◽  
Jane Peredo ◽  
Taylor J. Sale ◽  
Colletta Austin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cancer Genetics ◽  
Genetic Services ◽  
The Family ◽  
Access To Genetic Services ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians
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