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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"testing decision"”.
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Essays in Health and Labor Economics
… of HIV education and incentives (home-based HIV testing and conditional cash transfer) on HIV testing decision. The second essay analyzes the short- and medium-term causal effects of HIV testing on HIV infection expectations and sexual behavior. These two essays are based on data from a …
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Impact of Genetic Counseling on Patient Empowerment After Diagnosis of Fetal Anomaly
… ultrasound, genetic counseling (GC) and genetic testing may be offered to investigate the potential for a possible syndromic cause. Genetic counselors provide education on the chance for a genetic etiology, available testing options, potential changes in medical intervention related to an …
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Development of a Theory-Informed Patient Decision Aid to Facilitate Consent to Genetic Testing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Genetic testing is an essential diagnostic tool in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that can shorten infants’ stays, improve accuracy and effectiveness of medical care, and overall improve quality of life. However, there are challenges involved in the process of recommending life-saving and …
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Applying Software Engineering Black-Box Methods for Testing Machine Learning Models
… to incorporate and align Software black-box testing methods into Machine Learning (ML) applications, specifically in the context of computer vision models. Typically, testing methods within Software Engineering (SE) encompass a range of test types that assess levels of a software system, such …
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Genetic Testing In Pregnancies With Ultrasound Anomalies: Exploration of Factors That Influence Uptake
… motivations for or against expanded genetic testing options is paramount, therefore this study aimed to ascertain the patient perspective. Ninety-nine patients with an ultrasound anomaly participated in an anonymous, cross-sectional, research survey assessing coping strategies, factors …
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Presymptomatic Testing For Familial Cancer Syndromes In Young Adults: Considerations, Decision Making And Impact
Background: Presymptomatic genetic testing should always involve a considered choice. Young adults are at a key life stage as they may be developing a career, forming partnerships and potentially becoming parents. Presymptomatic testing may therefore affect the future lives of consultands …
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Rationality or irrationality of preferences? Quantitative tests of decision theories
… role in many major contemporary theories of decision making under risk or uncertainty. One has to be very careful about claiming violations of transitivity of preferences. In my thesis, I present a comprehensive analysis of several decision heuristics that permit intransitive preferences: the …