2023 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting Digital Edition: Poster Gallery-Effectiveness of Group Genetic Counseling Session via Metaverse

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This study evaluated the effectiveness of group genetic counseling sessions conducted via a virtual world platform called the metaverse, specifically for patients, families, and individuals with an indication for counseling related to hereditary breast cancer. The study participants included patients with a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, individuals with a family history of cancer, and people interested in learning about hereditary breast cancer. The sessions were conducted using SK Telecom's ifland platform, with a total of 20 sessions provided over a period of four weeks. Each session consisted of a 20-minute video presentation followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. Participants were assessed before and after the sessions on their knowledge of hereditary breast cancer syndrome using a questionnaire.<br /><br />The results showed that participants' knowledge level significantly increased after the group genetic counseling sessions, and the majority of participants were satisfied with the program conducted in the metaverse. The study suggests that group genetic counseling could be effective for providing general information about genetic counseling in certain circumstances. However, the study had some limitations, such as being conducted with South Korean participants only and a small sample size.<br /><br />Overall, this study highlights the potential effectiveness and usefulness of group genetic counseling sessions conducted via the metaverse platform. Further research is needed to compare the effectiveness of group genetic counseling using the metaverse with other methods/platforms and to explore its applications in current practice.

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Presenting Author - Arang Kim, MS, CGC; Co-Author - Boeun Yoo, MS; Co-Author - Jungwon Huh, MD, PhD; Co-Author - Min-Kyung So, MD, PhD; Co-Author - Tae-Dong Jeong, MD, PhD; Co-Author - Byung-In Moon, MD, PhD; Co-Author - Kyoung Eun Lee, MD, PhD; Co-Author - Hye Sung Moon, MS;

Meta Tag

Cancer Syndromes

Counseling

Education

Genetic Testing

Co-Author Boeun Yoo, MS

Co-Author Jungwon Huh, MD, PhD

Co-Author Min-Kyung So, MD, PhD

Co-Author Tae-Dong Jeong, MD, PhD

Co-Author Byung-In Moon, MD, PhD

Co-Author Kyoung Eun Lee, MD, PhD

Co-Author Hye Sung Moon, MS

Presenting Author Arang Kim, MS, CGC

Keywords

group genetic counseling

virtual world platform

metaverse

hereditary breast cancer

breast cancer counseling

SK Telecom's ifland platform

knowledge assessment

genetic counseling effectiveness

South Korean participants

small sample size