The study focuses on the following key aspects related to these conditions: BRCA1/BRCA2 Gene Mutations: The research centers on the screening and testing of these specific gene mutations in high-risk breast cancer patients. Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Beyond breast cancer, the project examines access to services for patients with various types of hereditary cancers that can be identified through genetic testing. Cascade Testing in Relatives: The study also addresses the health of at-risk rel
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Provincial/Regional Policy Level: Individuals responsible for supervising, managing, or coordinating BRCA service policies within the Provincial Health Offices (PHO) or the National Health Security Office (NHSO) Region 6. 2) Healthcare Facility Level: Persons in charge of breast cancer clinics, medical records/IT, laboratories, or quality assurance at A/S/M1/M2 level hospitals located in Region 6. 3) Qualitative Aspect: Stakeholders involved throughout the entire service pathway (including service providers, patients/recipients, and their relatives) who provide informed consent to participate in accordance with ethical regulations
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Inability to provide informed consent for research participation. 2) Being in a condition where providing information is not possible, such as having a severe illness during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Process Outcomes Months 3-4 and 8-9 In-depth interviews & Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Service process mapping, Thematic and Framework analysis (using PRISM/RE-AIM),Operational Outcomes Months 6-8 and 8-9 Interviews and short questionnaires, Reflection notes and field notes, Service implementation data forms, Fidelity checklists and Adaptation logs,Quantitative Outcomes Months 3-4 and 8-9 Structured questionnaires (Set 1 for Policy level; Set 2 for Hospital level) using Likert scales, Descriptive statistics comparing pre- and post-intervention data | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Policy & Scale-up Outcomes Months 10-12 Qualitative synthesis of findings from all phases, Policy forums and stakeholder dialogues | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Mahidol University