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Published on: October 24, 2025
[Nurses as a support to improve the quality of life during assisted reproduction]
Paula Castells-Ayuso1, Cristina Berenguer-Labaig1, Pascual Sánchez-Martín2
1Unidad Hospitalaria de Reproducción Asistida Nisa-Ginemed, Valencia, España.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to measure how infertility and assisted reproduction treatments (including artificial insemination) could affect the quality of life, and to evaluate how nurses could be helpful in this process, by alleviating anxiety and increasing the quality of life.
Method:
A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 48 patients (26 cycles) in an Assisted Reproduction Unit from 2nd December 2013 to 30th April 2014. Socio-demographic data were obtained, with the quality of life being assessed using the FertiQoL questionnaire before and after the treatment, and the consultations with a nurse by telephone or e-mail of these patients were also analyzed.
Results:
The study results show a decreased quality of life in these patients, which was worse in men and in couples who had no previous children. Patient-centered care improved quality of life and tolerability to the assisted reproduction treatment. Patients frequently telephoned the nurse to solve their doubts and problems.
Conclusion:
The present study suggests that nurses can play an important role in improving the quality of life of patients undergoing assisted reproduction treatment.
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