How will it work?

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We will train participating physicians using online video capsules to diagnose MODY2 diabetes, collect a sample for genotyping, offer the iMOgene study to patients and communicate the test result to them. Once trained, physicians can offer screening tests to patients suspected of having MODY2 diabetes. The analysis will conform to the RE-AIM method, enabling us to identify limiting and favourable factors for implementing genetic screening tests in primary care. 

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 We will evaluate the training to measure the impact of the activity on the change in practice of the participating physicians. To do this, they will complete a brief questionnaire before and after the training. Group interviews with participating healthcare professionals are also planned at the end of the study. 

Patients will also be asked to complete a questionnaire. 

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 The number of diagnoses and tests ordered to diagnose this type of diabetes will be measured. We will also evaluate the implementation of this innovation by collecting various data from the research team's observations and discussions with participants and collaborators, again using the RE-AIM framework. In this way, we will identify the factors limiting and facilitating the implementation of the MODY2 diabetes screening test. This will enable the research team to draw up specifications for the province-wide implementation of this test.