Summary
A recently published study in Fertility & Sterility highlights the impact of EngagedMD’s educational platform on patient comprehension and anxiety during fertility treatment. Using a randomized controlled trial, the study evaluated the benefits of utilizing the interactive multimedia education platform with patients undergoing ovulation induction-intrauterine insemination (OI-IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF).
The study found that EngagedMD significantly improved patient comprehension and reduced anxiety levels during fertility treatment — demonstrating its ability to be an effective tool for educating patients about treatment options and its potential to help improve patient outcomes.
Study Design
The study included 100 female patients, randomized into two groups: one group received education through the interactive multimedia platform, while the second group received education through conventional teaching methods.
Patient comprehension and anxiety levels were then evaluated at three different time points: before treatment, immediately after education, and after the first treatment cycle.
Key Findings
The study found that the group using EngagedMD’s platform experienced significantly improved comprehension compared to those who received traditional patient education. It further revealed that patients who received education through the interactive multimedia platform had significantly lower anxiety levels compared to the traditional teaching group.
Patients who received education through EngagedMD were also more likely to report that the duration of the consent conversations was "just right" compared to those who received education through conventional teaching methods.
Conclusion
Researchers concluded that the use of an interactive multimedia platform significantly improves patient comprehension and reduces anxiety levels during fertility treatment, and suggests that digital education can be an effective tool for educating patients about their treatment options and can help to improve patient outcomes.
It was also noted, using this form of patient education helps to improve patient satisfaction with the informed consent process. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the benefits of using EngagedMD for patients undergoing fertility treatment.
