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Study Shows EngagedMD Improves Patient Understanding of Fertility Treatment

Introduction

Infertility can be a challenging and emotional experience for couples trying to conceive. However, a new study suggests that EngagedMD can significantly improve patients' understanding of fertility pathophysiology and treatment.

The study, a randomized clinical trial, involved female patients aged 18-43 years undergoing their first intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. Patients were randomized to receive either standard fertility counseling with their physician and nursing team (Conventional group) or standard counseling plus an interactive online learning platform (EngagedMD) before and during their first treatment cycle.

A 15-question online assessment was administered to both groups after completion of their MD consultation or nursing teaching at the start of their treatment cycle (T1) and again at the conclusion of that same treatment cycle (T2) to quantitatively evaluate initial fertility treatment comprehension and whether knowledge was learned and retained over the course of the cycle.

The Results

The results showed that the addition of the EngagedMD platform significantly improved patients' knowledge base at the initiation of first IUI or IVF cycles and at the conclusion of IVF cycles. 

  • Patients in the EMD group scored higher on the 15-question assessment compared to the Conventional group. 
  • All physicians surveyed could not determine a difference in fertility comprehension between groups. 
  • All nurses reported an improvement in comprehension, shorter teaching visits, and fewer questions in the EMD group.

Conclusion

These findings suggest that having access to an interactive e-learning platform can improve patient understanding of their diagnosis and treatment, leading to better patient outcomes and a more positive experience for couples struggling with infertility.

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Research

October 18, 2020
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EngagedMD

Study Shows EngagedMD Improves Patient Understanding of Fertility Treatment

Study Shows EngagedMD Improves Patient Understanding of Fertility Treatment

Introduction

Infertility can be a challenging and emotional experience for couples trying to conceive. However, a new study suggests that EngagedMD can significantly improve patients' understanding of fertility pathophysiology and treatment.

The study, a randomized clinical trial, involved female patients aged 18-43 years undergoing their first intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. Patients were randomized to receive either standard fertility counseling with their physician and nursing team (Conventional group) or standard counseling plus an interactive online learning platform (EngagedMD) before and during their first treatment cycle.

A 15-question online assessment was administered to both groups after completion of their MD consultation or nursing teaching at the start of their treatment cycle (T1) and again at the conclusion of that same treatment cycle (T2) to quantitatively evaluate initial fertility treatment comprehension and whether knowledge was learned and retained over the course of the cycle.

The Results

The results showed that the addition of the EngagedMD platform significantly improved patients' knowledge base at the initiation of first IUI or IVF cycles and at the conclusion of IVF cycles. 

  • Patients in the EMD group scored higher on the 15-question assessment compared to the Conventional group. 
  • All physicians surveyed could not determine a difference in fertility comprehension between groups. 
  • All nurses reported an improvement in comprehension, shorter teaching visits, and fewer questions in the EMD group.

Conclusion

These findings suggest that having access to an interactive e-learning platform can improve patient understanding of their diagnosis and treatment, leading to better patient outcomes and a more positive experience for couples struggling with infertility.

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