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A Tailored Approach to Family-Centered Genetic Counseling for Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: The Wisconsin Model

Authors: Audrey Tluczek, Christina Zaleski, Dania Stachiw-Hietpas, Peggy Modaff, Craig R. Adamski, Megan R. Nelson, Catherine A. Reiser, Sumedha Ghate, Kevin D. Josephson

Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

This article describes the development of a tailored family-centered approach to genetic counseling following abnormal newborn screening (NBS) for cystic fibrosis (CF). A genetic counseling consortium reviewed research literature, selected theoretical frameworks, and incorporated counseling psychology micro skills. This innovative intervention integrated theories and empirically validated techniques. Pilot testing and parent feedback confirmed satisfaction with and feasibility of the approach designed to (a) minimize parents’ distress, (b) facilitate parents’ understanding, (c) increase parents’ capacities to use genetic information, and (d) enhance parents’ experiences with genetic counseling. Counselors engage in a highly interactive process of evaluating parents’ needs and tailoring assessments and interventions that include a therapeutic environment, the family’s emotional needs, parents’ informational needs, and a follow-up plan. This promising new model is the first to establish a theory-driven, evidence-based standard for genetic counseling in the context of NBS for CF. Additional research will evaluate the model’s efficacy in clinical practice.

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Title: A Tailored Approach to Family-Centered Genetic Counseling for Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: The Wisconsin Model
Authors: Audrey Tluczek
Christina Zaleski
Dania Stachiw-Hietpas
Peggy Modaff
Craig R. Adamski
Megan R. Nelson
Catherine A. Reiser
Sumedha Ghate
Kevin D. Josephson
Publication date: 01-04-2011
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-010-9332-y

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