Informational needs of individuals from families harboring BRCA pathogenic variants: A systematic review and content analysis |
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Affiliation: | 1. College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea;2. National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, South Korea;3. Department of Nursing, College of Healthcare Sciences, Far East University, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Seoul, South Korea;4. College of Nursing, Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea;5. Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland |
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Abstract: | PurposePersonalized information is paramount to patient-centered communication and decision-making regarding risk management in hereditary cancer syndromes. This systematic review identified information needs of individuals from families harboring BRCA pathogenic variants and compared findings based on gender (women vs men) and clinical characteristics (patients with cancer vs previvors and BRCA heterozygotes vs untested relatives).MethodsWe screened 8115 studies identified from databases and citation searching. The quality of selected studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Narrative synthesis was conducted based on content analysis.ResultsFrom 18 selected studies including 1063 individuals, we identified 9 categories of information needs. Risk of bias in the selected studies was moderate. Men, untested relatives, and racial and ethnic minorities were underrepresented. Frequently required information was personalized cancer risk and risk-reducing strategies, including decision-making, family implications of hereditary cancers, psychological issues, and cascade testing. Subgroup analyses showed that information needs depended on gender, personal cancer history, and cascade testing in relatives.ConclusionWe identified comprehensive and detailed informational needs of individuals from families harboring BRCA pathogenic variants and gaps in international guidelines. Needs for personalized information varied based on gender, health, and genetic testing status. Findings of this study have implications for genetic counseling, tailoring educational materials, and personalizing interventions. |
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Keywords: | Cascade testing HBOC Narrative and quantitative data Pathogenic variants Personalized care |
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