title: Physicians' perceived usefulness of and satisfaction with test reports for cystic fibrosis (DeltaF508) and factor V Leiden.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Tulane University Health Sciences Center, Outcomes Assessment Department, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krousel-Wood
authors.forename: Hans C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Andersson
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rice
authors.forename: Kelly E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: Eunice R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Rosner
authors.forename: Ira M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Lubin
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: C095381:factor V Leiden; D005165:Factor V