Prior opioid exposure influences parents’ sharing of their children's CYP2D6 research results

Abstract

Aim: To determine parents’ use of their children's CYP2D6 research result. We hypothesized that perceived utility, likelihood of sharing and actual sharing of results would differ between parents with children previously exposed (cases) or unexposed (controls) to opioids. Methods: We returned results by phone (baseline). We surveyed parents about perceived utility and likelihood of sharing their child's research result at baseline, and actual sharing at 3 and 12 months. Results: Cases were more likely than controls to agree that they (p = 0.022) and the doctors (p = 0.041) could use the results to care for their child, to report higher likelihood of sharing (p = 0.042) and to actually share results with the child's doctor (p = 0.026). Conclusion: Prior opioid exposure influenced perceived clinical utility and sharing behaviors.