Trial reportHuman reproduction (Oxford, England)2008
Online psychoeducational support for infertile women: a randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in Human reproduction (Oxford, England), 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 41 papers, 8 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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- The efficacy of psychological interventions for infertile women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC women's health · 2025Pooled it
- Interventions promoting mental health dimensions in infertile women: a systematic review.BMC psychology · 2023Pooled it
- Pregnancy or Psychological Outcomes of Psychotherapy Interventions for Infertility: A Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Pooled it
- Psychological and educational interventions for subfertile men and women.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2016Pooled it
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- A systematic review of the impact of adherence on the effectiveness of e-therapies.Journal of medical Internet research · 2011Pooled it
- Chronic health conditions and internet behavioral interventions: a review of factors to enhance user engagement.Computers, informatics, nursing : CIN · 2011Pooled it
- Effectiveness of web-based interventions on patient empowerment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2010Pooled it
- Effect of guided imagery relaxation on stress in infertile women candidates for in vitro fertilization.BMC psychology · 2025Trial
- The web-based Pleasure&Pregnancy programme in the treatment of unexplained infertility: a randomized controlled trial.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2024Trial
- The effectiveness of multimedia mental health self-care program based on cyber space on the mental health of infertile women: a randomized controlled trial.BMC psychology · 2024Trial
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- The effect of self-compassion-based programs for infertility (SCPI) on anxiety and depression among women pursuing fertility treatment: a three-armed, randomised controlled trial.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2023Trial
- Feasibility randomized controlled trial of a self-guided online intervention to promote psychosocial adjustment to unmet parenthood goals.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2022Trial
- Internet-based support for infertile patients: a randomized controlled study.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2010Trial
- Thematic analysis of a United Kingdom-wide survey to explore women's perceptions and concerns about assisted reproductive technology.Human fertility (Cambridge, England) · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review of Psychological and Physical Rehabilitation in Infertility Treatment: Toward Holistic Outcomes Beyond Conception.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Developing and evaluating the effectiveness of a web-based application to improve the mental health of infertile women: a multi-phase study protocol.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Complementary Interventions Using Technology for Individuals With Infertility Using Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Scoping Review.Nursing & health sciences · 2025Article
- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency in Adolescents and Young Women.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe study goal was to develop and test the effectiveness of a brief online education and support program for female infertility patients.
methodsA randomized-controlled trial was conducted. Using a Solomon-four group design, 190 female patients were recruited from three US fertility centers and were randomized into two experimental and two no-treatment control groups. The psychological outcomes assessed included infertility distress, infertility self-efficacy, decisional conflict, marital cohesion and coping style. Program dosage and satisfaction were also assessed at four weeks follow-up.
resultsWomen exposed to the online program significantly improved in the area of social concerns (P = 0.038) related to infertility distress, and felt more informed about a medical decision with which they were contending (P = 0.037). Trends were observed for decreased global stress(P = 0.10), sexual concerns (P = 0.059), distress related to child-free living (P = 0.063), increased infertility self-efficacy (P = 0.067) and decision making clarity (P = 0.079). A dosage response was observed in the experimental groups for women who spent >60 min online for decreased global stress (P = 0.028) and increased self efficacy (P = 0.024).
conclusionsThis evidence-based eHealth program for women experiencing infertility suggests that a web-based patient education intervention can have beneficial effects in several psychological domains and may be a cost effective resource for fertility practices.
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