How risk is perceived, constructed and interpreted by clients in clinical genetics, and the effects on decision making: systematic review

Sivell, Stephanie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0253-1860, Elwyn, Glyn ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0917-6286, Gaff, Clara Louise, Clarke, Angus John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1200-9286, Iredale, Rachel, Shaw, Christine, Dundon, Joanna, Thornton, Hazel and Edwards, Adrian G. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6228-4446 2008. How risk is perceived, constructed and interpreted by clients in clinical genetics, and the effects on decision making: systematic review. Journal of Genetic Counselling 17 (1) , pp. 30-63. 10.1007/s10897-007-9132-1

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Abstract

As an individual's understanding of their genetic risk may influence risk management decisions, it is important to understand the ways in which risk is constructed and interpreted. We systematically reviewed the literature, undertaking a narrative synthesis of 59 studies presenting data on the ways in which individuals perceive, construct and interpret their risk, and the subsequent effects. While most studies assessed perceived risk quantitatively, the combined evidence suggests individuals find risk difficult to accurately quantify, with a tendency to overestimate. Rather than being a stand-alone concept, risk is something lived and experienced and the process of constructing risk is complex and influenced by many factors. While evidence of the effects of perceived risk is limited and inconsistent, there is some evidence to suggest high risk estimations may adversely affect health and lead to inappropriate uptake of medical surveillance and preventative measures by some individuals. A more focused approach to research is needed with greater exploration of the ways in which risk is constructed, along with the development of stronger theoretical models, to facilitate effective and patient-centered counseling strategies.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology Q Science > QH Natural history > QH426 Genetics R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Genetic counseling - Risk communication - Risk perception - Decision making - Risk management - Systematic review
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	1059-7700
Last Modified:	22 Jul 2023 01:10
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/23561

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