Effectiveness of a condensed protocol for disclosing APOE genotype and providing risk education for Alzheimer disease
Title | Effectiveness of a condensed protocol for disclosing APOE genotype and providing risk education for Alzheimer disease |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Roberts, J. S., Chen, C. A., Uhlmann, W. R., & Green, R. C. |
Journal | Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 8 |
Pagination | 742-8 |
Date Published | 2012 Aug |
ISSN | 1530-0366 |
Keywords | Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Alzheimer Disease, Apolipoproteins E, Disclosure, Female, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genotype, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Mental Recall, Middle Aged, Patient Education as Topic, Risk |
Abstract | Brief, effective models of patient genetic education are needed for common, complex diseases. Using Alzheimer disease as a model, we compared participants' risk knowledge and recall in extended versus condensed education protocols. |
DOI | 10.1038/gim.2012.37 |
Alternate Journal | Genet. Med. |