Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review
BackgroundThe emergence of genetic and genomic sequencing approaches for pediatric patients has raised questions about the genomic health literacy levels, attitudes toward receiving genomic information, and use of this information to inform treatment decisions by pediatric pa...
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BackgroundThe emergence of genetic and genomic sequencing approaches for pediatric patients has raised questions about the genomic health literacy levels, attitudes toward receiving genomic information, and use of this information to inform treatment decisions by pediatric patients and their parents. However, the methods to educate pediatric patients and their parents about genomic concepts through digital health interventions have not been well-established.
ObjectiveThe primary objective of this scoping review is to investigate the current levels of genomic health literacy and the attitudes toward receiving genomic information among pediatric patients and their parents. The secondary aim is to investigate patient education interventions that aim to measure and increase genomic health literacy among pediatric patients and their parents. The findings from this review will be used to inform future digital health interventions for patient education.
MethodsA scoping review using PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines and protocols was completed using the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus. Our search strategy included genomic information inclusive of all genetic and genomic terms, pediatrics, and patient education. Inclusion criteria included the following: the study included genetic, genomic, or a combination of genetic and genomic information; the study population was pediatric (children and adolescents <18 years) and parents of patients with pediatric illnesses or only parents of patients with pediatric illnesses; the study included an assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and intervention regarding genomic information; the study was conducted in the last 12 years between 2008 and 2020; and the study was in the English language. Descriptive data regarding study design, methodology, disease population, and key findings were extracted. All the findings were collated, categorized, and reported thematically.
ResultsOf the 4618 studies, 14 studies (n=6, 43% qualitative, n=6, 43% mixed methods, and n=2, 14% quantitative) were included. Key findings were based on the following 6 themes: knowledge of genomic concepts, use of the internet and social media for genomic information, use of genomic information for decision-making, hopes and attitudes toward receiving genomic information, experiences with genetic counseling, and interventions to improve genomic knowledge.
ConclusionsThis review identified that older age is related to the capacity of understanding genomic concepts, increased genomic health literacy levels, and the perceived ability to participate in decision-making related to genomic information. In addition, internet-searching plays a major role in obtaining genomic information and filling gaps in communication with health care providers. However, little is known about the capacity of pediatric patients and their parents to understand genomic information and make informed decisions based on the genomic information obtained. More research is required to inform digital health interventions and to leverage the leading best practices to educate these genomic concepts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1ed26fd0c4da4bf49b11d6a03386283a2023-08-28T20:04:56ZengJMIR PublicationsJournal of Medical Internet Research1438-88712021-12-012312e2668410.2196/26684Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping ReviewAarushi Guptahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3153-3550Joseph A Cafazzohttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3114-4440Maarten J IJzermanhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5788-5805Joost F Swarthttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2759-2822Sebastiaan Vasterthttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4226-0949Nico M Wulffraathttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9548-5562Susanne Benselerhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5756-3638Deborah Marshallhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8467-8008Rae Yeunghttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2361-725XMarinka Twilthttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1954-2822 BackgroundThe emergence of genetic and genomic sequencing approaches for pediatric patients has raised questions about the genomic health literacy levels, attitudes toward receiving genomic information, and use of this information to inform treatment decisions by pediatric patients and their parents. However, the methods to educate pediatric patients and their parents about genomic concepts through digital health interventions have not been well-established. ObjectiveThe primary objective of this scoping review is to investigate the current levels of genomic health literacy and the attitudes toward receiving genomic information among pediatric patients and their parents. The secondary aim is to investigate patient education interventions that aim to measure and increase genomic health literacy among pediatric patients and their parents. The findings from this review will be used to inform future digital health interventions for patient education. MethodsA scoping review using PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines and protocols was completed using the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus. Our search strategy included genomic information inclusive of all genetic and genomic terms, pediatrics, and patient education. Inclusion criteria included the following: the study included genetic, genomic, or a combination of genetic and genomic information; the study population was pediatric (children and adolescents <18 years) and parents of patients with pediatric illnesses or only parents of patients with pediatric illnesses; the study included an assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and intervention regarding genomic information; the study was conducted in the last 12 years between 2008 and 2020; and the study was in the English language. Descriptive data regarding study design, methodology, disease population, and key findings were extracted. All the findings were collated, categorized, and reported thematically. ResultsOf the 4618 studies, 14 studies (n=6, 43% qualitative, n=6, 43% mixed methods, and n=2, 14% quantitative) were included. Key findings were based on the following 6 themes: knowledge of genomic concepts, use of the internet and social media for genomic information, use of genomic information for decision-making, hopes and attitudes toward receiving genomic information, experiences with genetic counseling, and interventions to improve genomic knowledge. ConclusionsThis review identified that older age is related to the capacity of understanding genomic concepts, increased genomic health literacy levels, and the perceived ability to participate in decision-making related to genomic information. In addition, internet-searching plays a major role in obtaining genomic information and filling gaps in communication with health care providers. However, little is known about the capacity of pediatric patients and their parents to understand genomic information and make informed decisions based on the genomic information obtained. More research is required to inform digital health interventions and to leverage the leading best practices to educate these genomic concepts.https://www.jmir.org/2021/12/e26684 |
| spellingShingle | Aarushi Gupta Joseph A Cafazzo Maarten J IJzerman Joost F Swart Sebastiaan Vastert Nico M Wulffraat Susanne Benseler Deborah Marshall Rae Yeung Marinka Twilt Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review Journal of Medical Internet Research |
| title | Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review |
| title_full | Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review |
| title_short | Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review |
| title_sort | genomic health literacy interventions in pediatrics scoping review |
| url | https://www.jmir.org/2021/12/e26684 |
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