Implementation of Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing in Pediatric Acute Care is Associated with Positive Shifts in Health Care Professionals' Perspectives Toward Testing.

Scheurer-Monaghan, Andrea; Fakhoury, Joseph D; Bupp, Caleb P; Hicks, Melissa A; Nolan, Danielle; Omark O'Shea, Jessica; Hoffmann, Thomas J; Mehra, Renée et al. · J Pediatr · 2025

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Abstract

Health care professional (HCP) attitudes were more positive after Project Baby Deer statewide collaborative implementation of rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS) in inpatient pediatrics, and associated with greater rWGS exposure and knowledge. Health care professional recommended improving equity and ease of access to rWGS, and tailored educational materials for clinical teams and families.

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