@Article{info:doi/10.2196/25389,
author="Sparidaens, Ellen Marie
and Hermens, Rosella P M
and Braat, Didi D M
and Nelen, Willianne L D M
and Fleischer, Kathrin",
title="Web-Based Guidance Through Assisted Reproductive Technology (myFertiCare): Patient-Centered App Development and Qualitative Evaluation",
journal="J Med Internet Res",
year="2021",
month="Aug",
day="3",
volume="23",
number="8",
pages="e25389",
keywords="eHealth; infertility; interactive; mobile apps; patient education; patient-centered care; personalized; topic",
abstract="Background: Providing patient-centered fertility care is known to improve quality of life and can reduce anxiety and depression. In a previous study, we established the need for a web-based app providing personalized information and interactive functionalities among couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection with surgically retrieved sperm. Objective: This study aimed to design, develop, and qualitatively evaluate a multifaceted web-based app for infertile couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection with surgically retrieved sperm during their treatment trajectory. Methods: The web-based app was developed in three phases: (1) we established a patient-centered functional design, (2) developed the app in collaboration with medical and technical professionals, and (3) qualitatively evaluated the app among couples using a think-aloud method. Results: The basis of the app is the couple's visualized treatment trajectory. The app provides personalized and interactive functionalities; for example, customized information and communication options. During qualitative evaluation, myFertiCare was highly appreciated and received a median score of 8 out of 10. The main improvements made upon conclusion of the think-aloud sessions were related to faster login and easier app navigation. Conclusions: A patient-centered web-based app aimed at guiding couples through their fertility treatment course was systematically designed, developed, and positively evaluated by patients and medical and technical professionals. ",
issn="1438-8871",
doi="10.2196/25389",
url="https://www.jmir.org/2021/8/e25389",
url="https://doi.org/10.2196/25389",
url="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34342591"
}