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Building genetic healthcare together: an Australian co-production three-phase mixed-methods research protocol with people with intellectual disability

People with intellectual disability face significant barriers to accessing genetic healthcare, including during appointments. Many adults with intellectual disability are denied opportunities to discuss genetic testing that could improve their health and well-being.

Citation:
Strnadová I, Tso M, Loblinzk Refalo J, …….. Leonard H, Mar Fan H, et al. Building genetic healthcare together: an Australian co-production three-phase mixed-methods research protocol with people with intellectual disability. BMJ Open. 2026;16(7). 

Keywords:
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; Developmental neurology & neurodisability; genetics; health equity; health literacy; medical education and training

Abstract:
People with intellectual disability face significant barriers to accessing genetic healthcare, including during appointments. Many adults with intellectual disability are denied opportunities to discuss genetic testing that could improve their health and well-being.