Key result
Video-based genetic counseling proves feasible and shows potential to improve waiting times and patient satisfaction.
Why the study?
Increasing NHS waiting times for inherited cardiac conditions put pressure on specialist services, prompting the evaluation of digital pathways to streamline care and reduce waiting times.
Does a video-based genetic counseling pathway improve waiting times for genetic testing in patients at risk of an inherited cardiac condition?
Observational
Does a video-based genetic counseling pathway improve waiting times for genetic testing in patients at risk of an inherited cardiac condition?
A video-based genetic counseling pathway is feasible and may reduce waiting times for genetic testing in patients at risk of inherited cardiac conditions.
May streamline ICC pathways amid NHS delays; leaves open whether outcomes improve before wider adoption.
What Is Known About This Topic Inherited cardiac conditions (ICCs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early detection allows timely intervention and risk reduction. Waiting times within the public health services (NHS) are increasing, putting pressure on specialist services. Digital technologies are increasingly being used to streamline clinical pathways, improve access to care, and have shown favorable outcomes. What This Paper Adds This study describes the implementation of a novel video‐based genetic counseling pathway within the NHS for patients at risk of an ICC. To our knowledge, this is the first time this type of pathway has been used in this clinical context. This paper demonstrates its feasibility and potential to improve waiting times for genetic testing in this setting with favorable outcomes, such as patient satisfaction.
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Bryson et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Inherited cardiac conditions (ICCs). Video-based genetic counseling pathway was evaluated on Feasibility, waiting times for genetic testing, and patient satisfaction. A novel video-based genetic counseling pathway for patients at risk of inherited cardiac conditions demonstrated feasibility and potential to improve waiting times and patient satisfaction.
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