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<p>As the role of primary care providers (PCPs) in genetic medicine increases, there is a need for training related to the integration of genetics into primary care. However, little is known about PCPs’ attitudes towards and perceived needs for such training. We conducted semi-structured interviews with nine PCPs to capture information about their perceptions of their role in genetics and their continuing medical educational needs related to genetics in primary care, and we conducted thematic analysis. The identified themes fell into the following topics: perceptions of genetics, PCPs’ roles in genetics, common reasons for referrals to genetic services, barriers to referrals to genetic services, genetic tests ordered by PCPs, and PCPs’ educational needs regarding genetics. The most common perception of genetics was for the indication of personal or family history of cancer. PCPs’ self-described role in genetics fell into two categories: recognition for when a referral for genetic services is warranted and education of families. Participants were divided in their opinion as to whether they should order genetic tests. PCP’s education needs fell into four main categories: how and when to refer to genetic services, test interpretation, basic genetics, and co-management of genetic conditions, with a particular emphasis on cancer. While PCPs expressed an interest in further genetics education, they also questioned the applicability of genetics to their practice. The information obtained in this study can help inform the development of successful education activities and programs in genetics for PCPs.</p>

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Qualitative assessment of primary care providers’ attitudes toward genetic services and genetics education

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年1月8日

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  • Aileen Kenneson,
  • Yasmin Thornton,
  • Chelsea Cole,
  • Sharanya Iyer,
  • Ami R. Rosen,
  • Rani H. Singh

摘要

As the role of primary care providers (PCPs) in genetic medicine increases, there is a need for training related to the integration of genetics into primary care. However, little is known about PCPs’ attitudes towards and perceived needs for such training. We conducted semi-structured interviews with nine PCPs to capture information about their perceptions of their role in genetics and their continuing medical educational needs related to genetics in primary care, and we conducted thematic analysis. The identified themes fell into the following topics: perceptions of genetics, PCPs’ roles in genetics, common reasons for referrals to genetic services, barriers to referrals to genetic services, genetic tests ordered by PCPs, and PCPs’ educational needs regarding genetics. The most common perception of genetics was for the indication of personal or family history of cancer. PCPs’ self-described role in genetics fell into two categories: recognition for when a referral for genetic services is warranted and education of families. Participants were divided in their opinion as to whether they should order genetic tests. PCP’s education needs fell into four main categories: how and when to refer to genetic services, test interpretation, basic genetics, and co-management of genetic conditions, with a particular emphasis on cancer. While PCPs expressed an interest in further genetics education, they also questioned the applicability of genetics to their practice. The information obtained in this study can help inform the development of successful education activities and programs in genetics for PCPs.