Evaluation of Satisfaction With a Secure, Connected Mobile App for Women in Assisted Reproductive Technology...

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Digital Health
• Telemedicine

Background:

• Telemedicine is a growing tool for delivering medical information and prescriptions.
• A secure healthcare app, WiStim, was developed to improve communication during ovarian stimulation for medically assisted reproduction (MAR).

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate patient and midwife satisfaction with the WiStim mobile app.
• To assess the usability and impact of a connected health app in MAR cycles.

Main Methods:

• Prospective, observational, single-center study involving 184 women undergoing ovarian stimulation.
• Utilized the Usefulness Satisfaction and Ease-of-Use (USE) questionnaire for patients and the System Usability Scale (SUS) for midwives.
• Included semistructured interviews with midwives for qualitative insights.

Main Results:

• Patients reported high satisfaction with the app's ease of use, tutorial videos, and reminders, noting increased independence.
• Midwives reported saving approximately 2 hours per day, indicating improved efficiency and reduced treatment errors.
• The app demonstrated good usability scores, with patients appreciating the ability to review information, though some missed direct contact.

Conclusions:

• The WiStim app is a reliable and secure tool for MAR, enhancing patient reassurance and communication.
• Both patients and healthcare providers found the app intuitive and easy to use.
• The app offers significant time-saving benefits for medical teams, addressing the increasing demand for MAR programs.