Implementation of eHealth Delivery Alternatives for Cancer Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer (eREACH3)

Implementation of eHealth Delivery Alternatives for Cancer Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer (eREACH3)

The purpose of the study is to understand patient interest in telehealth and digital tools for pre-test genetic education and/or disclosure of genetic test results. Participants will receive telehealth genetic counseling in the home and may be offered various digital tools to help with the counseling and testing process. These are optional and participants can still speak with a genetic counselor if they wish.

The goal of the eREACH3 Study is to evaluate the implementation of these tools into remote genetic services, evaluating uptake and use of digital tools and outcomes in representative clinical populations. The initial protocol will include two genetic counseling visits, providing comparison outcomes. Future amendments will be provided as digital tools are ready for implementation.

Specific Aim 1: (Reach) Evaluate the uptake, use and acceptability of digital delivery alternatives in remote genetic services provided as alternatives to the traditional two-visit model with a genetic counselor.

Specific Aim 2: (Effectiveness) Evaluate short-term and 6 month patient reported cognitive, affective and behavioral outcomes (2a) with remote genetic services and digital alternatives in representative clinical populations and moderators of outcomes (2b).

Specific Aim 3: (Implementation) Evaluate provider time associated with implementation of remote telehealth services and digital delivery alternatives and barriers and facilitators to future clinical implementation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• Speak and understand English
• Meet current National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other national guidelines for germline genetic testing or are interested in genetic counseling based on personal or family history of cancer. Patients with prior genetic testing are eligible if they meet criteria for updated testing, or if post-test genetic counseling services are requested.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Communication difficulties such as:
• Uncorrected or uncompensated hearing and/or vision impairment. Patients who can successfully use clinical assistance devices are not excluded.
• Uncorrected or uncompensated speech defects. Patients who can successfully use clinical assistance devices are not excluded.
• Uncontrolled psychiatric/mental condition or severe physical, neurological or cognitive deficits rendering individual unable to understand study goals and tasks