Background#R##N#Inadequate understanding of risk among counselees is a common problem in familial cancer clinics. It has been suggested that graphical displays can help counselees understand cancer risks and subsequent decision-making. We evaluated the effects of a graphical presentation in addition to a frequency format on counselees’ understanding, psychological well-being, and preventive intentions.#R##N##R##N#Design: Multicenter controlled trial.#R##N##R##N#Setting: Three familial cancer clinics in the Netherlands.
['Lidewij Henneman', 'Jan C. Oosterwijk', 'Christi J. van Asperen', 'Fred H. Menko', 'Caroline F. Ockhuysen-Vermey', 'Piet J. Kostense', 'Liesbeth Claassen', 'Danielle R.M. Timmermans']
The effectiveness of a graphical presentation in addition to a frequency format in the context of familial breast cancer risk communication: a multicenter controlled trial