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Full-Text Articles in Counseling
The Need For Racial And Ethnic Health Disparity Curriculum In Genetic Counseling Programs, Yusra Aziz
The Need For Racial And Ethnic Health Disparity Curriculum In Genetic Counseling Programs, Yusra Aziz
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Racial and ethnic health disparities (REHD) exist across all organized medicine, including the spectrum of genetic counseling, particularly in genomic testing and access to care. While cultural competency and health disparities have been included as a part of the Standards of Accreditation for Genetic Counseling, there have not been previous efforts to define what topics related to REHD are most important to include in graduate program curriculum. Therefore, this study aimed to determine what topics related to REHD should be taught in genetic counseling program curriculum by assessing what topics genetic counselors (GCs) learned about and in what settings, …
Invisible Disabilities, Academic Capital And Competitiveness Of Genetic Counseling Applicants, Natalie E. Stoner, Meagan Choates, Carla Mcgruder, Debra Murray, Theresa Wittman, Sara Wofford, Claire N. Singletary
Invisible Disabilities, Academic Capital And Competitiveness Of Genetic Counseling Applicants, Natalie E. Stoner, Meagan Choates, Carla Mcgruder, Debra Murray, Theresa Wittman, Sara Wofford, Claire N. Singletary
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
The field of genetic counseling has historically lacked diversity. Recent research has begun to explore how visible diversity may present barriers to a genetic counseling applicant becoming competitive, but has not yet characterized potential barriers with invisible diversities, such as being a first-generation college student, or a part of the LBGTQ+ community. Therefore, this study aimed to address this gap among those with invisible diversities, as well as explore their academic capital (AC), a theoretical framework used to identify factors that make students more likely to succeed in post-secondary work including supportive networks, trustworthy information, family uplift, college knowledge, overcoming …
Dying To Be Masculine: The Barriers Men Face To Accessing Genetic Counseling, Malia Olson
Dying To Be Masculine: The Barriers Men Face To Accessing Genetic Counseling, Malia Olson
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
There is a crisis in healthcare that is often not discussed: men’s health. Men die younger, are more burdened by illness during life, fall ill at a younger age, and have more chronic illnesses than women. Contradictory concepts of health, struggles with help-seeking, and worse healthcare outcomes and life expectancies for men can be traced back to attempts to conform to hegemonic masculine ideals or social norms. Although researchers have studied the stigma of help-seeking in men, these ideas have yet to be extended to the field of genetic counseling. This review outlines the barriers that men face when accessing …
Assessing Genetic Counselors' Clinical Approach And Practices Regarding Pathogenic/Likely Pathogenic Variant Downgrades, Grant Bonesteele
Assessing Genetic Counselors' Clinical Approach And Practices Regarding Pathogenic/Likely Pathogenic Variant Downgrades, Grant Bonesteele
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Although rare, variant downgrades from a pathogenic/likely pathogenic (P/LP) variant to a variant of uncertain significance can have a significant impact on patients and their families in the clinical cancer setting. However, there is a lack of literature about how to approach these potentially challenging cases as a genetic counselor. Therefore, we aimed to characterize genetic counselors’ experiences, approach, and practices to variant downgrade cases using an online survey. The survey asked participants how they would approach variant downgrade scenarios involving the CDH1 or ATM genes with variable family histories. Genetic counselors appear to be united in whether they would …
The Impact Of A Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis By Population Genomic Screening On Family Communication, Medical Management, And Lifestyle Changes, Reem Ibrahim Bux, Brooke Nicole Delehoy
The Impact Of A Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis By Population Genomic Screening On Family Communication, Medical Management, And Lifestyle Changes, Reem Ibrahim Bux, Brooke Nicole Delehoy
Human Genetics Theses
The purpose of population genomic screening programs is to help in prevention and treatment of conditions that takes into account an individual’s unique genetics, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Through this “genome-first” approach, individuals at increased lifetime risk for certain conditions are identified, allowing them and their relatives to qualify for preventative medical care and surveillance (Schwartz et al., 2018). An example institution that utilizes this approach is Geisinger’s MyCode Community Initiative, where their goal is to “make healthcare better” through research and its application to patient care (MyCode Community Health Initiative, n.d.). MyCode reports back medically actionable results for conditions …
Utilization And Perceived Value Of Genetic Counselors Within U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Caylynn Carls
Utilization And Perceived Value Of Genetic Counselors Within U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Caylynn Carls
Human Genetics Theses
Rapid advancement of molecular genetics has transformed the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with hereditary bleeding disorders. To provide effective, up-to-date genetic counseling, navigate the complexity of these conditions, and select appropriate molecular testing, genetics expertise is required. This study assessed the provision of genetic counseling services, the involvement of genetic counselors (GCs), and the perceived value of GCs within hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) in the United States. A survey was emailed to 396 HTC providers. 115 responses were received, representing 68 of 149 U.S. HTCs (45.6% HTC participation rate). Responses were stratified by level of GC engagement. Although …
Examining The Relationship Between Genetic Counselors’ Implicit Attitudes Toward Disability And Their Practice Methods, Helen W. Gould
Examining The Relationship Between Genetic Counselors’ Implicit Attitudes Toward Disability And Their Practice Methods, Helen W. Gould
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Genetic counselors serve as a link between the medical community and the disability community as they are regularly the first exposure families have following a new diagnosis in a pregnancy, infant or child. This role requires genetic counselors to be responsible and compassionate when approaching conversations about disability. With a lack of research on how the specific attitudes of genetic counselors toward disability impact clinical practice, we aimed to understand these attitudes, what factors affect implicit attitudes toward disability, and how these attitudes affect counseling. Case scenarios involving disability were used to examine different counseling content preferences within a genetic …
Outcomes Of Genetic Testing In A Genitourinary Genetics Clinic, Annelise Pace
Outcomes Of Genetic Testing In A Genitourinary Genetics Clinic, Annelise Pace
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Several known hereditary cancer syndromes confer an increased risk for genitourinary (GU)related malignancies. Various guidelines indicate when to refer patients to genetic counseling for GU-related hereditary cancer syndromes but there is limited research on the clinical picture of these patients, including their cancerous and non-cancerous features, the genetic testing strategy for this population, and the probability of having a positive germline mutation if testing is performed. The purpose of this study is to determine the most common indications for ordering genetic testing in a GU Genetics Clinic and evaluate whether there is a relationship between the indication for genetic testing …
Patient Attitudes Toward Genetic Testing For Inherited Predispositions To Hematologic Malignancies, Taylor Beecroft
Patient Attitudes Toward Genetic Testing For Inherited Predispositions To Hematologic Malignancies, Taylor Beecroft
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Although inherited predispositions to hematologic malignancies have previously been considered extremely rare, approximately 12 causative genes have been implicated in the last decade. Since individuals diagnosed with leukemia have not historically been considered for evaluation of inherited predispositions, genetic testing is underperformed in this population. This study used focus group discussions to explore the attitudes, motivations, and barriers to genetic testing for 23 patients with leukemia. Participants generally exhibited a positive regard for the utility of genetic testing, and were primarily motivated by concern for their family and a sense of altruism toward all leukemia patients. While drawbacks and barriers …
Parents’ Understanding Of Sensory Processing In Their Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katelynn M. Anderson
Parents’ Understanding Of Sensory Processing In Their Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katelynn M. Anderson
Theses and Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the need and desire of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to receive sensory processing disorder (SPD) education. We hoped to identify misconceptions of parents about sensory processing and examined the utility of providing information on SPDs to these parents within the genetic counseling session. Methods: Invitations to participate were sent to support groups in the Southeast United States. A survey tool was used to obtain demographic information. A short presentation was given to clarify the definition of sensory processing, give examples of signs and symptoms of SPDs, and …
Spiritual Exploration In The Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session, Katelynn G. Sagaser
Spiritual Exploration In The Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session, Katelynn G. Sagaser
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Religion and spirituality are important components of many individuals’ lives, and spiritual needs may present among persons receiving medical care. Spirituality has been demonstrated to be significant in the coping of women experiencing pregnancy complications (Breen et al. 2006; Price et al. 2007). To characterize the manner in which prenatal genetic counselors might address spiritual issues with their patients, we surveyed 283 patients receiving prenatal genetic counseling using the Brief RCope and a series of questions that examined interest in spiritual exploration. Counselors were concurrently surveyed to identify the spiritual language used within the session and the counselor’s perceived importance …