ArticleBMJ open2026
Non-clinical indicators of infertility and fertility care: a scoping review protocol.
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Abstract
introductionInfertility affects millions of people globally. The presence of key indicators of infertility and fertility care is critical to monitoring access and utilisation of services as part of universal health coverage. In the area of infertility, it is important to track both clinical and non-clinical outcomes of care. Previous reviews have examined clinical indicators for infertility and fertility care; however, non-clinical indicators have received limited attention. This systematic scoping review aims to map the literature related to the non-clinical indicators of fertility care and their types and dimensions. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This review will adhere to the established reporting guidelines for systematic scoping reviews and has been registered in the PROSPERO database to avoid duplication. A systematic literature search strategy will be developed and adapted to four electronic bibliographic databases (Medline [PubMed], EMBASE [Embase.com], CINAHL [EBSCOhost] and Web of Science [Clarivate]). Supplemental searches will be performed to obtain relevant grey literature from major health research institutes and international organisations. The search will be limited to literature published from 1990 to date. This review will cover all non-clinical interventions relevant to human infertility and fertility care. Two reviewers will independently screen papers and identify relevant studies for inclusion using predetermined criteria and extract data based on a predefined template. Types and dimensions of non-clinical indicators will be identified and a descriptive narrative synthesis will be used to describe the overall landscape. This review is expected to start on 1 June 2026 and conclude by 15 December 2026. A preliminary search strategy has been developed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: As this study is based on a review of publicly available literature, ethical approval is not required. This scoping review will provide a comprehensive overview of the existing non-clinical indicators used to measure, report and monitor infertility and fertility care services. The findings will provide a comprehensive evidence base for developing a set of core indicators to monitor infertility and fertility care that can be adopted globally. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, scientific conferences and webinars. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD420251177901.
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