Publications by authors named "Serena Shastri-Estrada"
Purpose: Increasing demand for genomic testing coupled with genetics workforce shortages has placed unsustainable pressure on standard models of care. Digital tools can offer improved access, efficiency, and cost savings. We created a patient-facing digital health application to support genomic testing.
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- Genetic testing demand is rising, leading to long waitlists and pressure on traditional genetic healthcare, highlighting the need for alternative solutions like e-health tools.* -
- This study evaluates the Genetics Navigator, a digital platform designed to enhance genetic testing support by integrating with usual care provided by clinicians in both adult and pediatric contexts.* -
- The effectiveness will be assessed through a randomized controlled trial measuring various outcomes, including participant distress, knowledge, and satisfaction, while considering cost-effectiveness compared to standard care.*
Introduction: The high demand for genetic tests and limited supply of genetics professionals has created a need for alternative service delivery models. Digital tools are increasingly being used to support multiple points in the genetic testing journey; however, none are transferable across multiple clinical specialties and settings nor do they encompass the entire trajectory of the journey. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the Genetics Adviser, an interactive, patient-facing, online digital health tool that delivers pre-test counselling, provides support during the waiting period for results, and returns results with post-test counselling, encompassing the entire patient genetic testing journey.
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