Understanding the experiences and perspectives of prenatal screening among a diverse cohort.
Naomi O RichesErin P JohnsonAkila SubramaniamNeeta L VoraEmily HardistyKate LaRiviereErin RothwellPublished in: Prenatal diagnosis (2023)
Our results indicate that learning style preferences vary between patients and that current methods are not consistently satisfying patient's desire for understanding, particularly with 'high-risk' results, suggesting that a standardized tool could improve knowledge and decrease decisional conflict. This diverse cohort suggested a list and description of each of the testing options offered, information about each condition being screened for, a timeline for the testing and return of results, costs associated, and non-technical language.