Physicians' perceived usefulness of and satisfaction with test reports for cystic fibrosis (DeltaF508) and factor V Leiden.
OBJECTIVE
We sought to determine whether variation in test-report content for cystic fibrosis (CF DeltaF508) and factor V Leiden (fVL) would impact physician-perceived usefulness of and satisfaction with test reports.


METHODS
A cross-sectional survey of US physicians from specialties likely to order the tests was performed. Physicians received an introductory letter with a clinical scenario, one randomly assigned mock report, and a one-page survey. The analyses evaluated usefulness of and satisfaction with report elements.


RESULTS
For CF and fVL, there were significant differences by mock-report version for most of the survey report items (P < 0.05) and for satisfaction (P < 0.0001); results revealed greater usefulness and satisfaction with more comprehensive reports. The three items in CF and fVL reports where physician-perceived usefulness was most highly correlated (R > 0.70) with satisfaction were (1.clinical decision-making information, (2). genetic counseling information, and (3). implications for family members.


CONCLUSIONS
Opportunities exist to improve the usefulness of genetic test reports in clinical practice.
Krousel-Wood
Marie
M
Tulane University Health Sciences Center, Outcomes Assessment Department, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.
Andersson
Hans C
HC
Rice
Janet
J
Jackson
Kelly E
KE
Rosner
Eunice R
ER
Lubin
Ira M
IM
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D005165:Factor V / Q000235:genetics*; D033142:Genetic Services; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians
C095381:factor V Leiden; D005165:Factor V