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Reflections On The Current State Of Healthcare Transition For Young Adult Women With Turner Syndrome: Strategies For Facilitating Autonomy And Self-Management, Molly Elizabeth Snyder
Reflections On The Current State Of Healthcare Transition For Young Adult Women With Turner Syndrome: Strategies For Facilitating Autonomy And Self-Management, Molly Elizabeth Snyder
Theses and Dissertations
The transition to adult-centered healthcare is a critical period for emerging adults, especially those with special healthcare needs (SHCNs). Considering the ongoing medical monitoring necessary for women with Turner syndrome (TS), it is essential that the transition process be comprehensive and well-coordinated. The aims of this study were to invite young women with TS to reflect on their healthcare transition experiences, to explore participants’ perceived control of their medical management, and to identify ways in which genetic counselors can be involved in multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The hypotheses were that young women with TS are motivated to learn more about their …
Genetic Counseling For Alcohol Use Disorder: Assessment Of Need In Affected And At-Risk Populations, Fayth Michelle Kalb
Genetic Counseling For Alcohol Use Disorder: Assessment Of Need In Affected And At-Risk Populations, Fayth Michelle Kalb
Theses and Dissertations
Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is highly heritable, yet there has been no investigation regarding the possible benefits of genetic counseling for AUD. This study assessed the beliefs individuals with and at risk for AUD have regarding recurrence risk and etiology of AUD, how the presence of the condition in themselves or their family history has affected their lifestyle decisions, and potential benefit from AUD genetic counseling. Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed through social media to support groups for AUD inviting adults 18 years and older with a personal or family history of AUD. Results: Of the 122 individuals …
The Undiagnosed Patient And The Diagnostic Odyssey: Current Genetic Counseling Practices And Perspectives, Amelia Cordell Wardyn
The Undiagnosed Patient And The Diagnostic Odyssey: Current Genetic Counseling Practices And Perspectives, Amelia Cordell Wardyn
Theses and Dissertations
Patients seen in genetics clinics often endure a diagnostic odyssey in their search for answers for their medical symptoms. This time is not only challenging for patients and their families, but also for the genetic counselors who are trying to help the patients. Previous research has shown that parents of children with undiagnosed medical disorders have specific goals and reasons for wanting to find a diagnosis, and there are many difficulties faced by these parents. Genetic counselors often serve as a prominent figure during the diagnostic odyssey, but little known research has assessed the current practices of and impact that …