The effect of a multifaceted empowerment strategy on decision making about the number of embryos transferred in in vitro fertilisation: randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effects of a multifaceted empowerment strategy on the actual use of single embryo transfer after in vitro fertilisation.

Design

Randomised controlled trial.

Setting

Five in vitro fertilisation clinics in the Netherlands.

Participants

308 couples (women aged <40) on the waiting list for a first in vitro fertilisation cycle.

Interventions

The multifaceted strategy aimed to empower couples in deciding how many embryos should be transferred. The strategy consisted of a decision aid, support of a nurse specialising in in vitro fertilisation, and the offer of reimbursement by way of an extra treatment cycle. The control group received standard care for in vitro fertilisation.

Main outcome measures

Use of single embryo transfer

SUBMITTER: van Peperstraten A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2948112 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature