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ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2026

Pilot Evaluation of a Digital Pretest Education Platform for Genomic Counseling: Perspectives of Health Care Providers and Patients.

Duha Hejla, Stephanie Huynh, Hyun-Kyung Lee, Asli E Ozer, Leah Prentice, Adrienne Elbert, Linlea Armstrong, Marc Clausen, Yvonne Bombard, Cornelius F Boerkoel

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Article in Journal of genetic counseling, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Duha HejlaDepartment of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6937-1356
Stephanie HuynhProvincial Medical Genetics Program, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Hyun-Kyung LeeProvincial Medical Genetics Program, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Asli E OzerBC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Leah PrenticeProvincial Medical Genetics Program, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Adrienne ElbertProvincial Medical Genetics Program, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Linlea ArmstrongProvincial Medical Genetics Program, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Marc ClausenGenomics Health Services Research Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Yvonne BombardGenomics Health Services Research Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Cornelius F BoerkoelProvincial Medical Genetics Program, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3097-241X

Funding

British Columbia Medical Services FoundationCanada Research Chairs Program
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Traditional in-person consultations for genetic services create access barriers. We hypothesized that the Genetics Adviser platform-a web-based digital platform delivering clinical genomic services-could reduce these barriers. Focusing on pretest education and counseling, we tested a pilot version of the platform in medical genetics and pediatric endocrinology group practices. The multimethod design consisted of quantitative patient and caregiver surveys, Google Analytics data, and qualitative healthcare provider interviews. Surveys included validated measures of acceptability and empowerment. Transcribed interviews were thematically coded and analyzed using NVivo. Of the 102 patients and caregivers targeted for this study, 85/102 (83%) accessed the platform, 71/102 (70%) proceeded beyond the landing page, and 60/102 (59%) completed the post-module survey. Users expressed high confidence in genetic understanding and empowerment (Genomics Outcome Scale [GOS]: 77/100), and providers noted potential benefits and highlighted technological and content-related limitations. Further research is needed to validate effectiveness across diverse populations and to evaluate long-term impacts on patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

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Genetic CounselingHealth PersonnelPatient Education as TopicDigital HealthFemaleHumansInternetMalePilot Projectsaccessdecision aiddigital healthequitygenetic counselingGenetics Adviser platformpersonalization

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PMID42702971
PMCPMC13547918

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