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Neurologists’ Practices and Attitudes Regarding Genetic Testing for Alzheimer Disease

Poskochil, Jamie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1123729403

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2005, MS, University of Cincinnati, Allied Health Sciences : Genetic Counseling.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the current practices and attitudes of neurologists regarding genetic testing for Alzheimer disease. Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to 2274 neurologists in the United States. Results: Ninety-three percent of respondents reported familiarity with and 36% reported having ordered apolipoprotein E testing, while 51% reported familiarity with and only 8.8% reported having ordered presenilin 1, presenilin 2, or amyloid precursor protein testing. In five different patient scenarios neurologists indicated a strong correlation in their decision to offer apolipoprotein E and autosomal dominant early-onset genetic testing. Neurologists who were familiar with testing cited different motivations for offering genetic testing than those who were not familiar. Conclusion: Our results indicate that neurologists may not distinguish between the vastly different uses of these genetic tests. Developing a relationship between neurologists and genetic professionals could benefit both groups and could foster comprehensive patient care.
Jennifer Gamm (Advisor)
23 p.
Genetic Counseling; Genetic testing; Alzheimer disease; Neurologists; Genetics

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  • Poskochil, J. (2005). Neurologists’ Practices and Attitudes Regarding Genetic Testing for Alzheimer Disease [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1123729403

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Poskochil, Jamie. Neurologists’ Practices and Attitudes Regarding Genetic Testing for Alzheimer Disease. 2005. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1123729403.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Poskochil, Jamie. "Neurologists’ Practices and Attitudes Regarding Genetic Testing for Alzheimer Disease." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1123729403

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