Patients' and providers' perspectives on the decision to undergo non-urgent egg freezing: a needs assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has demonstrated that patients have difficulty with the decision to undergo non-urgent egg freezing (EF). This study aimed to investigate the decisional difficulties and possible decisional support mechanisms for patients considering EF, and for their providers.

Methods

This qualitative study involved a needs assessment via individual interviews. Participants included patients considering EF at one academic fertility clinic and providers from across Canada who counsel patients considering EF. 25 participants were included (13 providers and 12 patients). The interview guide was developed according to the Ottawa Decision Support Framework. Interviews were transcribed, and transcripts analyzed for themes and concepts using NVIVO 12.

Findings

SUBMITTER: Dason ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10641979 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature