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    Assessment of the Content and Process of Genetic Counseling: A Critical Review of Empirical Studies

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    Authors
    Meiser, B.
    Irle, J.
    Lobb, Elizabeth
    Barlow-Stewart, K.
    Date
    2008
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Meiser, Bettina and Irle, Jennifer and Lobb, Elizabeth and Barlow-Stewart, Kristine. 2008. Assessment of the Content and Process of Genetic Counseling: A Critical Review of Empirical Studies. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 17 (5): pp. 434-451.
    Source Title
    Journal of Genetic Counseling
    DOI
    10.1007/s10897-008-9173-0
    ISSN
    1059-7700
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    Nursing and Midwifery
    Western Australian Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care (WACCP)
    School
    WA Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care (WACCPC)
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    The original publication is available at : http://www.springerlink.com

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7164
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This article reviews studies that assessed the process and content of genetic counseling communication. A systematic search of the literature was undertaken of studies that audio- or videotaped genetic counseling sessions conducted by genetics health care providers and subjected them to communication analyses. A total of 18 studies (published in 34 articles) were identified that met the eligibility criteria. Studies show that providers speak more than clients, that a large proportion of communication is biomedical rather than psychosocial and that the teaching model of genetic counseling is widely implemented. Higher levels of counselor facilitation of understanding and empathic responses, lower levels of verbal dominance (ratio of counselor to client talk) and the provision of a summary letter of the consultation are associated with more positive client outcomes. Findings from these studies should be used as an evidence base for teaching and continuing education of genetic counseling providers.

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