Education and Training of Non-Genetics Providers on the Return of Genome Sequencing Results in a NICU Setting

To meet current and expected future demand for genome sequencing in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), adjustments to traditional service delivery models are necessary. Effective programs for the training of non-genetics providers (NGPs) may address the known barriers to providing genetic serv...

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Published in:Journal of personalized medicine 2022-03, Vol.12 (3), p.405
Main Authors: East, Kelly M, Cochran, Meagan E, Kelley, Whitley V, Greve, Veronica, Finnila, Candice R, Coleman, Tanner, Jennings, Mikayla, Alexander, Latonya, Rahn, Elizabeth J, Danila, Maria I, Barsh, Greg, Korf, Bruce, Cooper, Greg
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Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical trials
Consent
Disclosure
Education
Feedback
Genetic counseling
Genetics
Genomes
Genomics
Health care
Intervention
Knowledge
Neonates
Patients
Precision medicine
Training
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Summary:To meet current and expected future demand for genome sequencing in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), adjustments to traditional service delivery models are necessary. Effective programs for the training of non-genetics providers (NGPs) may address the known barriers to providing genetic services including limited genetics knowledge and lack of confidence. The SouthSeq project aims to use genome sequencing to make genomic diagnoses in the neonatal period and evaluate a scalable approach to delivering genome sequencing results to populations with limited access to genetics professionals. Thirty-three SouthSeq NGPs participated in a live, interactive training intervention and completed surveys before and after participation. Here, we describe the protocol for the provider training intervention utilized in the SouthSeq study and the associated impact on NGP knowledge and confidence in reviewing, interpreting, and using genome sequencing results. Participation in the live training intervention led to an increased level of confidence in critical skills needed for real-world implementation of genome sequencing. Providers reported a significant increase in confidence level in their ability to review, understand, and use genome sequencing result reports to guide patient care. Reported barriers to implementation of genome sequencing in a NICU setting included test cost, lack of insurance coverage, and turn around time. As implementation of genome sequencing in this setting progresses, effective education of NGPs is critical to provide access to high-quality and timely genomic medicine care.
ISSN:2075-4426
2075-4426
DOI:10.3390/jpm12030405