Fertility patients' use and perceptions of online fertility educational material.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Online educational information is highly sought out by patients with infertility. This study aims to assess patient-reported usage and helpfulness of fertility educational material on a clinic website and social media accounts.

Methods

Educational material was created on common fertility topics in text and video format and posted on the clinic website and social media accounts. At the first consultation for infertility, patients were provided with a postcard directing them to material online. At the first follow-up appointment, patients were invited to fill out a survey assessing whether patients viewed the online educational material and if they found the information helpful.

Results

98.4% (251/255) of patients completed the survey, of which 42.6% (106/249

SUBMITTER: Jones CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7368747 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature