More Than Results: A Qualitative Study on the Role of Person-Centered Genetic Counseling in Parkinson Disease Research
Verbrugge, J.; Fiallos, K.; Cook, L.; Miller, M.; Head, K. J.
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As genetic testing becomes increasingly integrated into Parkinson disease (PD) research, including targeted testing for variants in LRRK2 and GBA1, the return of individual research results is becoming more common. However, limited qualitative data exists regarding how research participants experience genetic results disclosure and post-test genetic counseling in PD research settings. We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with participants (n=13) enrolled in the Parkinson Precision Medicine Initiative (formerly Parkinson Progression Markers Initiative; PPMI) who had received PD-related genetic test results and post-test genetic counseling. Interviews were conducted 1 to 3 weeks following result disclosure and analyzed using thematic analysis with a primarily deductive coding approach informed by study aims and inductive identification of emergent themes. Four primary themes were identified: (1) personal connection and motivations for participation, (2) centrality of result disclosure and information preferences, (3) emotional experiences and support needs, and (4) communication quality and alignment with participant needs. Overall, our findings underscore the importance of person-centered genetic counseling within PD research. As return of genetic and biomarker results in research and clinical trial contexts expand, thoughtful integration of relational, informational, and communication-focused practices will be essential to support participant engagement and trust.
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