Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals
This research examines barriers to the provision of genetic services from the perspectives of genetics professionals working in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Based on open-ended and semi-structured key informant interviews, the study assesses the structure and capacity of the Pr...
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Thesis |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Memorial University of Newfoundland
2012
|
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/ https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/1/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/3/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf |
id |
ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:2330 |
---|---|
record_format |
openpolar |
spelling |
ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:2330 2023-10-01T03:57:36+02:00 Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals Darmonkow, Valerie Zdravka 2012 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/ https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/1/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/3/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/1/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/3/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf Darmonkow, Valerie Zdravka <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Darmonkow=3AValerie_Zdravka=3A=3A.html> (2012) Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2012 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:44:44Z This research examines barriers to the provision of genetic services from the perspectives of genetics professionals working in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Based on open-ended and semi-structured key informant interviews, the study assesses the structure and capacity of the Provincial Genetic Services Program, the referral process and protocols followed, and the social, historical, and cultural factors shaping the utilization of genetic services from the perspectives of those who provide the services. The thesis reports on the factors that support the use of genetic services and factors that deter or decrease this use. It identifies strategies for overcoming challenges to access to and uptake of genetic services. The key findings are incorporated into recommendations to help define areas and directions for improvements in clinical genetics and to provide advice for those who develop and deliver genetic services. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland Canada |
institution |
Open Polar |
collection |
Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository |
op_collection_id |
ftmemorialuniv |
language |
English |
description |
This research examines barriers to the provision of genetic services from the perspectives of genetics professionals working in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Based on open-ended and semi-structured key informant interviews, the study assesses the structure and capacity of the Provincial Genetic Services Program, the referral process and protocols followed, and the social, historical, and cultural factors shaping the utilization of genetic services from the perspectives of those who provide the services. The thesis reports on the factors that support the use of genetic services and factors that deter or decrease this use. It identifies strategies for overcoming challenges to access to and uptake of genetic services. The key findings are incorporated into recommendations to help define areas and directions for improvements in clinical genetics and to provide advice for those who develop and deliver genetic services. |
format |
Thesis |
author |
Darmonkow, Valerie Zdravka |
spellingShingle |
Darmonkow, Valerie Zdravka Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals |
author_facet |
Darmonkow, Valerie Zdravka |
author_sort |
Darmonkow, Valerie Zdravka |
title |
Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals |
title_short |
Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals |
title_full |
Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals |
title_fullStr |
Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals |
title_full_unstemmed |
Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals |
title_sort |
barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals |
publisher |
Memorial University of Newfoundland |
publishDate |
2012 |
url |
https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/ https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/1/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/3/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf |
geographic |
Newfoundland Canada |
geographic_facet |
Newfoundland Canada |
genre |
Newfoundland |
genre_facet |
Newfoundland |
op_relation |
https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/1/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/2330/3/Darmonkow_Valerie.pdf Darmonkow, Valerie Zdravka <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Darmonkow=3AValerie_Zdravka=3A=3A.html> (2012) Barriers to access to and uptake of genetic services from the perspectives of genetic professionals. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
op_rights |
thesis_license |
_version_ |
1778529337717293056 |