Development, implementation and initial feasibility testing of the MediEmo mobile application to provide support during medically assisted reproduction.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Is it possible to develop a patient smartphone application for medically assisted reproduction (MAR) that is acceptable to patients and fertility staff?

Summary answer

Staff and patients responded positively to the MediEmo smartphone application, perceiving it to be acceptable and feasible to implement in a busy clinic.

What is known already

Digital tools are increasingly popular to provide practical, administrative and psychological support alongside medical treatments. Apps and other digital tools have been developed for use alongside MAR but there is very limited research on the development or acceptability and feasibility of these tools.

Study design, size, duration

Mixed methods research. This article outlines the development phase of the Me

SUBMITTER: Robertson I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9071224 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature