Co-creation of a qualitative fertility research study to understand waiting time experiences through patient engagement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infertility affects an estimated 8 to 12% of the global population and approximately one in six heterosexual couples in Canada. To access fertility services in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, individuals with an infertility diagnosis wait for extended periods, and this waiting period has been associated with psychological distress. However, this experience of waiting has not been well studied, and several gaps in fertility research exist. The inclusion of persons with lived experience of infertility in the creation of studies related to infertility may improve research outcomes and create patient empowerment.

Aim

To collaboratively develop a qualitative research project focused on understanding the waiting experiences of patients seeking fertility services in N

SUBMITTER: Healey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654303 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature