Exploration of decision-making regarding the transfer of mosaic embryos following preimplantation genetic testing: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What are patients' reasoning and decisional needs in relation to the transfer of mosaic embryos following preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)?

Summary answer

This study identified four themes, which were patients' reasoning behind decision-making, their decisional needs, the influence of the mosaic embryos on the decision-making and the role of health professionals.

What is known already

To date, no study has investigated the reasoning of patients behind their decision-making and the influence of mosaic embryos.

Study design size duration

This is a cross-sectional study using a qualitative approach. Twenty participants were interviewed, and recruitment was ceased when no new information was identified in the data analysis. It ensured a sufficie

SUBMITTER: Cheng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9492260 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature