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J S Sanfilippo1, E Galbraith, M A Yussman

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Louisville, Kentucky.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
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Addressing patient emotions in infertility care is crucial. A new office nurse-led program facilitates patient feedback and emotional expression, improving communication and trust in infertility treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Patient Management
  • Healthcare Communication

Background:

  • Emotional well-being is a significant concern in infertility patient management.
  • Patients frequently lack effective channels for expressing feelings and providing feedback on treatment frustrations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel method for addressing the emotional aspects of infertility patient management.
  • To enhance patient-physician communication and patient satisfaction within an infertility practice.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of evening sessions led by an office nurse.
  • These sessions provide a platform for patient conversation, questions, and voicing complaints.
  • The program facilitates feedback delivery from physicians to patients.

Main Results:

  • The program fostered a greater sense of trust among patients regarding their care.
  • Improved relationships were observed between patients and office personnel.
  • Patient-physician communication demonstrated significant enhancement.

Conclusions:

  • The described program effectively addresses the emotional needs of infertility patients.
  • This approach can be easily integrated into existing infertility practice settings.
  • Enhancing emotional support improves the overall patient experience in fertility treatment.

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