TY  - JOUR
AU  - Sparidaens, Ellen Marie
AU  - Hermens, Rosella P M
AU  - Braat, Didi D M
AU  - Nelen, Willianne L D M
AU  - Fleischer, Kathrin
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/8/3
TI  - Web-Based Guidance Through Assisted Reproductive Technology (myFertiCare): Patient-Centered App Development and Qualitative Evaluation
JO  - J Med Internet Res
SP  - e25389
VL  - 23
IS  - 8
KW  - eHealth
KW  - infertility
KW  - interactive
KW  - mobile apps
KW  - patient education
KW  - patient-centered care
KW  - personalized
KW  - topic
AB  - 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. 
SN  - 1438-8871
UR  - https://www.jmir.org/2021/8/e25389
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/25389
UR  - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34342591
DO  - 10.2196/25389
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/25389
ER  -