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IMProving care After inherited Cancer Testing (IMPACT) study: protocol of a randomized trial evaluating the efficacy of two interventions designed to improve cancer risk management and family communication of genetic test results.
BMC cancer - 13 Oct 2021
Cragun Deborah, Beckstead Jason, Farmer Meagan, Hooker Gillian, Dean Marleah, Matloff Ellen, Reid Sonya, Tezak Ann, Weidner Anne, Whisenant Jennifer G, Pal Tuya
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BACKGROUND: Implementing genetic testing for inherited cancer predisposition into routine clinical care offers a tremendous opportunity for cancer prevention and early detection. However, genetic testing itself does not improve outcomes; rather, outcomes depend on implemented follow-up care. The IMPACT study is a hybrid type I randomized effectiveness-implementation trial to simultaneously evaluate the...
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