NDLI: Motivation to Pursue Genetic Testing in Individuals with a Personal or Family History of Cardiac Events or Sudden Cardiac Death

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Author	Erskine, Kathleen E. Hidayatallah, Nadia Z. Walsh, Christine A. McDonald, Thomas V. Cohen, Lilian Marion, Robert W. Dolan, Siobhan M.
Copyright Year	2014
Abstract	Genetic testing is becoming increasingly available for cardiac channelopathies, such as long QT syndrome and Brugada syndrome, which can lead to sudden cardiac death. Test results can be used to shape an individual’s medical management and to identify at-risk family members. In our qualitative study, all participants had a personal or family history of a diagnosed cardiac arrhythmia syndrome or sudden cardiac death. Open-ended interviews were conducted individually and in focus groups. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a qualitative grounded-theory approach. Of 50 participants, 37 described their motivations for pursuing genetic testing for long QT syndrome or another cardiac channelopathy. Participants’ motivations included: to find an explanation for a family member’s sudden death, to relieve uncertainty regarding a diagnosis, to guide future medical management, to allay concern about children or other family members, and to comply with recommendations of physicians or family members. Perceived reasons not to pursue genetic testing included denial, fear, and lack of information. The genetic counseling and informed consent process can be enhanced by understanding and addressing an individual’s internal and external motivations either for or against pursuing genetic testing.
Starting Page	849
Ending Page	859
Page Count	11
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10597700
Journal	Journal of Genetic Counseling
Volume Number	23
Issue Number	5
e-ISSN	15733599
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2014-03-25
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Genetic testing Sudden cardiac death Long QT syndrome Motivation Channelopathy Genetic counseling Human Genetics Public Health Clinical Psychology Gynecology Ethics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Genetics (clinical)

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