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Development, implementation and initial feasibility testing of the MediEmo mobile application to provide support
I Robertson1, C Harrison2, K Y B Ng1
1Faculty of Medicine, Human Development and Health, Princess Anne Hospital, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|March 29, 2022
Summary
A new smartphone application for medically assisted reproduction (MAR) called MediEmo was found to be acceptable and feasible for patients and fertility staff. The app supports medication management, mood tracking, and provides functional information, showing high patient engagement in fertility care.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions in reproductive medicine.
- Patient-centered technology in fertility treatments.
- Mobile health applications for assisted reproduction.
Background:
- Digital tools are increasingly integrated into medical treatments for support.
- Limited research exists on the development, acceptability, and feasibility of apps for medically assisted reproduction (MAR).
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of the MediEmo smartphone application for patients undergoing medically assisted reproduction (MAR).
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods research guided by the Medical Research Council framework for complex interventions.
- Development and implementation of the MediEmo app in a UK fertility clinic.
- Evaluation of acceptability and feasibility among 1106 participants undergoing IVF cycles.
Main Results:
- The MediEmo app, featuring medication and mood management, demonstrated high acceptability and feasibility.
- Significant patient uptake (79.8%) with positive feedback, sensitive mood data, and reliable usage.
- The app integrates medication management, emotional support, and data capture effectively.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone applications can significantly contribute to fertility care by enhancing patient engagement.
- Encouraging the evaluation of digital tools is crucial for developing effective fertility patient support.
- The MediEmo app shows promise as a valuable digital tool in MAR.
