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Journal of Genetic Counseling
Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling 6/2007

01-12-2007 | Professional Issues

Assessment of Psychosocial Outcomes in Genetic Counseling Research: An Overview of Available Measurement Scales

Authors: Nadine A. Kasparian, Claire E. Wakefield, Bettina Meiser

Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Issue 6/2007

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Abstract

The aim of the present paper was to describe and evaluate many of the measurement scales currently used in genetic counseling outcomes research. A team of three researchers reviewed the available literature and selected a variety of validated instruments suitable for measurement of genetic counseling outcomes. There are numerous scales to assess each of the following outcomes among counselees: satisfaction with genetic counseling; knowledge; decision-making; psychological adjustment; coping; perceived personal control; perceptions of disease risk; and family communication about genetic risk. However, the strengths and limitations inherent to each instrument warrant careful consideration prior to implementation. In the genetic counseling context, scale selection should be undertaken with thought directed towards the characteristics of the research sample (e.g. levels of literacy, culture, medical condition), the practicalities of the research setting (e.g. available funding and resources, time restrictions, researcher expertise), the purpose of the research (i.e. the specific aspect of the genetic counseling experience to be studied), and the science underlying the scale (e.g. theoretical framework, psychometric properties).
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Metadata
Title
Assessment of Psychosocial Outcomes in Genetic Counseling Research: An Overview of Available Measurement Scales
Authors
Nadine A. Kasparian
Claire E. Wakefield
Bettina Meiser
Publication date
01-12-2007
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Genetic Counseling / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-007-9111-6

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