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Trial reportImplementation science : IS2013

Improving the implementation of tailored expectant management in subfertile couples: protocol for a cluster randomized trial.

Noortje M van den Boogaard, Fleur A M Kersten, Mariëtte Goddijn, Patrick M M Bossuyt, Fulco van der Veen, Peter G A Hompes, Rosella P M G Hermens, Didi D M Braat, Ben Willem J Mol, Willianne L D M Nelen and 1 more

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Trial report in Implementation science : IS, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Noortje M van den BoogaardDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, Amsterdam DD 1100, The Netherlands. n.m.vandenboogaard@amc.uva.nl
Fleur A M Kersten
Mariëtte Goddijn
Patrick M M Bossuyt
Fulco van der Veen
Peter G A Hompes
Rosella P M G Hermens
Didi D M Braat
Ben Willem J Mol
Willianne L D M Nelen
Improvement Study Group
Radboud University Nijmegen · NLUniversity of Amsterdam · NL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrognostic models in reproductive medicine can help to identify subfertile couples who would benefit from fertility treatment. Expectant management in couples with a good chance of natural conception, i.e., tailored expectant management (TEM), prevents unnecessary treatment and is therefore recommended in international fertility guidelines. However, current implementation is not optimal, leaving room for improvement. Based on barriers and facilitators for TEM that were recently identified among professionals and subfertile couples, we have developed a multifaceted implementation strategy. The goal of this study is to assess the effects of this implementation strategy on the guideline adherence on TEM. METHODS/

designIn a cluster randomized trial, 25 clinics and their allied practitioners units will be randomized between the multifaceted implementation strategy and care as usual. Randomization will be stratified for in vitro fertilization (IVF) facilities (full licensed, intermediate/no IVF facilities). The effect of the implementation strategy, i.e., the percentage guideline adherence on TEM, will be evaluated by pre- and post-randomization data collection. Furthermore, there will be a process and cost evaluation of the strategy. The implementation strategy will focus on subfertile couples and their care providers i.e., general practitioners (GPs), fertility doctors, and gynecologists. The implementation strategy addresses three levels: patient level: education materials in the form of a patient information leaflet and a website; professional level: audit and feedback, educational outreach visit, communication training, and access to a digital version of the prognostic model of Hunault on a website; organizational level: providing a protocol based on the guideline. The primary outcome will be the percentage guideline adherence on TEM. Additional outcome measures will be treatment-, patient-, and process-related outcome measures. DISCUSSION: This study will provide evidence about the effectiveness and costs of a multifaceted implementation strategy to improve guideline adherence on TEM.

trial registrationhttp://www.trialregister.nlNTR3405. This study is sponsored by ZonMW.

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Clinical ProtocolsCluster AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisDelivery of Health CareFeedbackFemaleFertilization in VitroGuideline AdherenceHumansInfertility, FemaleInfertility, MaleMaleMedical AuditNetherlandsOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePamphlets

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PMID23688282
PMCPMC3680105
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