ReviewJournal of genetic counseling2008
Assessment of the content and process of genetic counseling: a critical review of empirical studies.
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78 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 167 citations in OpenAlex.
- The efficacy of genetic counseling for familial colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Pooled it
- 2020 APHRS/HRS expert consensus statement on the investigation of decedents with sudden unexplained death and patients with sudden cardiac arrest, and of their families.Heart rhythm · 2021Guideline
- The role of the genetic counsellor: a systematic review of research evidence.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2015Pooled it
- Development of a web-based, theory-guided narrative intervention for women at elevated risk for breast cancer.Patient education and counseling · 2023Trial
- Adaptation of the working alliance inventory for the assessment of the therapeutic alliance in genetic counseling.Journal of genetic counseling · 2021Trial
- Disclosing genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease to cognitively impaired patients and visit companions: Findings from the REVEAL Study.Patient education and counseling · 2017Trial
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- Effects of a pre-visit educational website on information recall and needs fulfilment in breast cancer genetic counselling, a randomized controlled trial.Breast cancer research : BCR · 2012Trial
- A pre-visit tailored website enhances counselees' realistic expectations and knowledge and fulfils information needs for breast cancer genetic counselling.Familial cancer · 2012Trial
- Family-oriented support in genetic counselling: a scoping review of clinical practice and psychotherapeutic interventions.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2026Review
- How genetic counselors in North America describe their professional identity.Journal of genetic counseling · 2026Article
- Exploring the principles of logotherapy in genetic counseling: Enhancing decision-making, adaptation, and justice.Journal of genetic counseling · 2026Article
- Expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of tooth developmental anomalies.International journal of oral science · 2026Review
- Addressing family communication in genetic counseling: A scoping review of process studies.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Evaluating genetic counseling session duration: A scoping review of patient care time, influencing factors, and impact on patient outcomes.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Applying theories, models, and frameworks to help genetic counselors and students achieve clinical and professional goals.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Survey of patient satisfaction with genetic counseling services in Korea.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Factors associated with psychological distress during genetic counseling in high-risk women with breast cancer in Turkey.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Genetic counseling and testing for females at elevated risk for breast cancer: Protocol for the randomized controlled trial of the Know Your Risk intervention.Contemporary clinical trials · 2023Article
- Defining orienting language in the genetic counseling process.Journal of genetic counseling · 2023Article
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Abstract
This article reviews studies that assessed the process and content of genetic counseling communication. A systematic search of the literature was undertaken of studies that audio- or videotaped genetic counseling sessions conducted by genetics health care providers and subjected them to communication analyses. A total of 18 studies (published in 34 articles) were identified that met the eligibility criteria. Studies show that providers speak more than clients, that a large proportion of communication is biomedical rather than psychosocial and that the teaching model of genetic counseling is widely implemented. Higher levels of counselor facilitation of understanding and empathic responses, lower levels of verbal dominance (ratio of counselor to client talk) and the provision of a summary letter of the consultation are associated with more positive client outcomes. Findings from these studies should be used as an evidence base for teaching and continuing education of genetic counseling providers.
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