Susanne B. Haga|WT Barry|Rachel Mills|Laura P. Svetkey|Sunil Suchindran|Huntington F. Willard|GS Ginsburg
Impact of Delivery Models on Understanding Genomic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Duke University
genetic information typically communicated inperson genetic counselors challenging comprehend delivery information onlineas becoming commonhas potential increasing challengesto address impact mode delivery genomic risk information 300 individuals recruited general public randomized receive genomic risk information type 2 diabetes mellitus inperson boardcertified genetic counselor online testing companys websiteparticipants asked indicate genomic risk overall lifetime risk reported test report well interpret genomic risk increased decreased population question 59 participants correctly indicated risk participants received results inperson likely reviewed results online correctly interpret genomic risk 72 vs 47 p 00002 report actual genomic risk 69 vs 49 p 0002the delivery personal genomic risk trained health professional resulted significantly higher comprehension therefore online delivery genomic test results become widespread evaluation method communication may needed ensure effective presentation results promote comprehension