Embryo transfer simulation improves pregnancy rates and decreases time to proficiency in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow embryo transfers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To design and evaluate an ET simulator to train Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) fellows' techniques of ET.

Design

Simulation model development and retrospective cohort analysis.

Setting

Not applicable.

Patient(s)

Patients undergoing IVF.

Intervention(s)

Simulation model evaluation and implementation of ET simulation training.

Main outcome measure(s)

Pregnancy rates.

Result(s)

The REI fellow and faculty evaluation responses (n = 19/21 [90%]) of the model demonstrated realistic characteristics, with evaluators concluding the model was suitable for training in almost all evaluated areas. A total of 12 REI fellows who performed ET were analyzed: 6 before ET trainer and 6 after ET trainer. Pregnancy rates were 31% in t

SUBMITTER: Heitmann RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6555143 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature