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. 2013 Jul 20;13:279. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-13-279

Table 3.

Themes identified from focus group discussions

Themes Definition % inter-rater agreement
Relative Themes
 
 
Genomic understanding
Relatives’ understanding of genomics
98%
Benefits/ risks of testing
Relatives’ perceived benefits and risks associated with testing
99%
Provider trust/personalized healthcare
Relatives’ trust in provider and belief provider will use testing results to guide personalized healthcare
96%
Behavioral intent to change
Relatives’ intention to change diet, exercise and screening behavior based on test results
97%
Healthcare provider Themes
 
 
Genetic self-efficacy
Providers’ belief in own ability to explain genetics and test results to patients
98%
Patient wellbeing concerns
Providers’ concerns regarding patient wellbeing with testing
99%
Test validity/ clinical utility
Providers’ beliefs concerning test validity and intentions to use results to guide medical decision making for patients
98%
Belief in patient behavioral change Providers’ belief patients will alter behavior 98%