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ArticleJMIR bioinformatics and biotechnology2023

User and Usability Testing of a Web-Based Genetics Education Tool for Parkinson Disease: Mixed Methods Study.

Noah Han, Rachel A Paul, Tanya Bardakjian, Daniel Kargilis, Angela R Bradbury, Alice Chen-Plotkin, Thomas F Tropea

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Noah HanDepartment of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6024-5080
Rachel A PaulDepartment of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3793-6326
Tanya BardakjianDepartment of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0801-2631
Daniel KargilisDepartment of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7013-4301
Angela R BradburyDepartment of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9607-6402
Alice Chen-PlotkinDepartment of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3387-2038
Thomas F TropeaDepartment of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0766-1496

Funding

Project IV: In Vivo Dissection of Genetic Modifiers on Different Stages of SynucleinopathyP01AG084497 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI Kelvin C Luk · 2024 to 2026
$15.2M
Biomarkers of cognitive decline in Parkinson's DiseaseR01NS115139 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI CHEN-PLOTKIN, ALICE S · 2019 to 2023
$3.6M
Understanding biomarkers of cognitive decline in Lewy body diseasesR37NS115139 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI ALICE S CHEN-PLOTKIN · 2024 to 2026
$2.2M
NIA NIH HHS P01 AG084497NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS115139NINDS NIH HHS R37 NS115139
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Abstract

backgroundGenetic testing is essential to identify research participants for clinical trials enrolling people with Parkinson disease (PD) carrying a variant in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) or leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) genes. The limited availability of professionals trained in neurogenetics or genetic counseling is a major barrier to increased testing. Telehealth solutions to increase access to genetics education can help address issues around counselor availability and offer options to patients and family members.

objectiveAs an alternative to pretest genetic counseling, we developed a web-based genetics education tool focused on GBA and LRRK2 testing for PD called the Interactive Multimedia Approach to Genetic Counseling to Inform and Educate in Parkinson's Disease (IMAGINE-PD) and conducted user testing and usability testing. The objective was to conduct user and usability testing to obtain stakeholder feedback to improve IMAGINE-PD.

methodsGenetic counselors and PD and neurogenetics subject matter experts developed content for IMAGINE-PD specifically focused on GBA and LRRK2 genetic testing. Structured interviews were conducted with 11 movement disorder specialists and 13 patients with PD to evaluate the content of IMAGINE-PD in user testing and with 12 patients with PD to evaluate the usability of a high-fidelity prototype according to the US Department of Health and Human Services Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. Qualitative data analysis informed changes to create a final version of IMAGINE-PD.

resultsQualitative data were reviewed by 3 evaluators. Themes were identified from feedback data of movement disorder specialists and patients with PD in user testing in 3 areas: content such as the topics covered, function such as website navigation, and appearance such as pictures and colors. Similarly, qualitative analysis of usability testing feedback identified additional themes in these 3 areas. Key points of feedback were determined by consensus among reviewers considering the importance of the comment and the frequency of similar comments. Refinements were made to IMAGINE-PD based on consensus recommendations by evaluators within each theme at both user testing and usability testing phases to create a final version of IMAGINE-PD.

conclusionsUser testing for content review and usability testing have informed refinements to IMAGINE-PD to develop this focused, genetics education tool for GBA and LRRK2 testing. Comparison of this stakeholder-informed intervention to standard telegenetic counseling approaches is ongoing.

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geneticgenetic testinginternet-basedmobile phoneneurologyParkinson diseasepatient educationteleneurologyusabilityuser testingweb-basedweb-based resource

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PMCPMC11135229

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