Table 1 Domain of impact (what)
From: Determining the utility of diagnostic genomics: a conceptual framework
Extent of impact with example measures | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Type of utility | Low impact | Moderate impact | High impact |
(+) | (++) | (+++) | |
(i) Diagnostic | Clarified diagnosis | Changed diagnosis | New diagnosis |
(ii) Reproductive | Information provided | Information used | Reproductive outcome altered Completed |
(iii) Therapeutic | Avoided therapy | Altered existing therapy | New therapy |
(iv) Prognostic | General information | Clarified information | Precise information |
(v) Investigative | Avoided simple investigation | Avoided complex investigation | Avoided invasive investigation |
(vi) Psychosocial | Certainty/self | Belonging/support | Empowerment |
(vii) Discovery | Clarified | Changed | New treatment developed |
To be defined/added | |||