[Cystic fibrosis carrier screening: a Health technology assessment]

Recenti Prog Med. 2024 Jan;115(1):35-39. doi: 10.1701/4169.41644.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

This project of Health technology assessment was aimed at defining the impacts of offering a cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening to the general population, compared to the current situation, where the test is offered to individuals at high-risk to give birth to a child with CF. Results revealed: i) a lack of robust and updated data; ii) a return on investment up to six years from the screening's introduction, despite important economic and organizational efforts; iii) a general positive attitude of healthcare professionals, people with CF, families and general population; iv) possible issues related to the social impact.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cystic Fibrosis* / diagnosis
  • Cystic Fibrosis* / genetics
  • Genetic Carrier Screening* / methods
  • Genetic Testing
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Technology Assessment, Biomedical