J Breast Cancer.  2013 Sep;16(3):335-341. 10.4048/jbc.2013.16.3.335.

The Effects of a Genetic Counseling Educational Program on Hereditary Breast Cancer for Korean Healthcare Providers

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea. min@sch.ac.kr
  • 2Division of The Teacher Training Course, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Korea.
  • 3Department of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • 4Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, and Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University Graduate School, Seoul, Korea.
  • 5Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
  • 6Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
  • 7Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • 8Department of Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • 9Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
  • 10Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea.
  • 11Department of Surgery, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea.
  • 12Department of Surgery, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Busan, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
Systematic educational programs and genetic counseling certification courses for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer (HBOC) have not yet been introduced in Korea. We provided and evaluated the effects of genetic counseling education on Korean healthcare providers' knowledge, awareness, and counseling skills for patients at high risk of HBOC.
METHODS
A 3-day educational program was conducted for healthcare providers who were interested in genetic counseling for patients at high risk of HBOC. Participants who completed a knowledge test and satisfaction questionnaire were included in the present sample. Pre-post comparisons were conducted to determine the effects of the intervention.
RESULTS
Significant differences between preprogram and postprogram knowledge scores were observed (p=0.002). Awareness (p<0.001) and confidence (p<0.001) regarding genetic counseling significantly increased after the training. Doctors and participants with fewer years of work experience performed well on the knowledge test. Previous educational experience was correlated with increased confidence in knowledge and counseling skills.
CONCLUSION
Genetic counseling education regarding HBOC improved knowledge and awareness of HBOC and enhanced confidence in the counseling process. The effects varied according to occupation and participants' previous education. The implementation of systematic educational programs that consider participant characteristics may improve the effects of such interventions.

Keyword

Breast neoplasms; Education; Genetic counseling; Hereditary neoplastic syndromes

MeSH Terms

Breast
Breast Neoplasms
Certification
Counseling
Delivery of Health Care
Genetic Counseling
Health Personnel
Humans
Korea
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Occupations
Surveys and Questionnaires

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