%0 Journal Article
%@ 1438-8871
%I JMIR Publications
%V 23
%N 8
%P e25389
%T Web-Based Guidance Through Assisted Reproductive Technology (myFertiCare): Patient-Centered App Development and Qualitative Evaluation
%A Sparidaens,Ellen Marie
%A Hermens,Rosella P M
%A Braat,Didi D M
%A Nelen,Willianne L D M
%A Fleischer,Kathrin
%+ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500HB, Netherlands, 31 (0)243617351, ellenmarie.sparidaens@radboudumc.nl
%K eHealth
%K infertility
%K interactive
%K mobile apps
%K patient education
%K patient-centered care
%K personalized
%K topic
%D 2021
%7 3.8.2021
%9 Original Paper
%J J Med Internet Res
%G English
%X 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. 
%M 34342591
%R 10.2196/25389
%U https://www.jmir.org/2021/8/e25389
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/25389
%U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34342591