Exploring Factors That Impact Genetic Counseling Referral and Uptake Using Learning Health Approaches
This study demonstrates the potential of EHRs to identify demographic disparities in genetic counseling services. Using a learning health system approach, healthcare institutions can leverage EHR data to design targeted interventions aimed at improving access and reducing disparities in genetic services, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
Authors
- Kathleen A. Cooney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3831-6943)
- Bob Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1386-4505)
- Jonathan D. Tward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7765-4473)
- Katherine Sward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6568-4031)
- Samantha Greenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4994-4793)
- Mollie Cummins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7078-8479)
- Andrew R. Post (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1632-6403)
Institutions
- Duke University (US)
- University of Utah (US)
- Huntsman Cancer Institute (US)
- Duke Medical Center (US)
- Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Learning Health Systems
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lrh2.70049
- Primary Topic
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00