Predictors for the Early Termination of a Psychological Intervention During Treatment with Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

ABSTRACT: Introduction Assisted reproductive technologies are typically perceived by couples as being an emotional burden. The objective of the study "Positive Ausrichtung bei unerfülltem Kinderwunsch" [Positive adjustment in infertility] (PACI) is to examine the efficacy and acceptance of a smartphone-supported psychosocial intervention during infertility treatment. In this investigation, the early drop-out of study subjects from the study is of primary interest. The objective of the investigation was to find predictors for ending a psychological intervention prematurely. Materials and Methods There are data available from an eight-month randomised, controlled study in which 141 patients and their partners participated. Sociodemographic and fertility-related data were collected at the start of the

SUBMITTER: Bernd M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7035134 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature