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A counseling approach with persons experiencing infertility: implications for advanced practice nursing
1Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Advanced Practice Nursing Quarterly
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Research on infertility responses identified key concepts impacting patients: sense of self, meaning, and quality of life. These inform counseling strategies for advanced practice nurses to support patients through treatment decisions and life adjustments.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive health
- Psychological well-being
- Nursing practice
Background:
- Infertility significantly impacts individuals' psychological state.
- Understanding core concepts is crucial for effective patient support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key concepts in human responses to infertility.
- To develop a theoretical basis for counseling interventions.
- To outline roles for advanced practice nurses.
Main Methods:
- Program of research involving human responses to infertility.
- Identification of salient concepts through qualitative or quantitative research (details not provided in abstract).
Main Results:
- Three salient concepts emerged: sense of self/identity, meaning, and quality of life.
- These concepts form the foundation for counseling strategies.
Conclusions:
- Advanced practice nurses can implement counseling strategies for infertility patients.
- Strategies focus on decision-making, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationships.