Parental experience of whole genome sequencing for children with sensorineural hearing loss

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Parents of children with sensorineural hearing loss find that whole genome sequencing provides valuable personal information and has practical implications, but it can also lead to concerns affecting family planning. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Johanna Elander; Maria Värendh; Johannes K. Ehinger; Karin Stenfeldt; Stephen Widén

doi:10.1080/17482631.2026.2641802

March 12, 2026International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-BeingOpen Access

Parental experience of whole genome sequencing for children with sensorineural hearing loss

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To explore how parents perceive the impact of whole genome sequencing on their children's sensorineural hearing loss.
Qualitative interviews with parents of children diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss
Assessment of personal insights gained from genetic testing
Evaluation of practical implications on family decisions and planning
Parents reported valuable personal information from genetic testing
Genetic diagnosis raised concerns regarding their child's future
Testing influenced family planning decisions

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Parents discuss the implications of genetic testing for hearing loss, suggesting significant personal insights and concerns.

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Elander et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b64c9ab42794e3e660dc9f https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2641802

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Parental experience of whole genome sequencing for children with sensorineural hearing loss

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