The development and phase 1 evaluation of a Decision Aid for elective egg freezing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elective egg freezing decisions are complex. We developed a Decision Aid for elective egg freezing and conducted a phase 1 study to evaluate its acceptability and utility for decision-making.

Methods

The online Decision Aid was developed according to International Patient Decision Aid Standards and evaluated using a pre/post survey design. Twenty-six Australian women aged 18-45 years, interested in receiving elective egg freezing information, proficient in English, and with access to the internet were recruited using social media and university newsletters. Main outcomes were: acceptability of the Decision Aid; feedback on the Decision Aid design and content; concern raised by the Decision Aid, and; utility of the Decision Aid as measured by scores on the Decision

SUBMITTER: Sandhu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10161420 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature