Results from a prospective, randomized, controlled study evaluating the acceptability and effects of routine pre-IVF counselling.

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serval:BIB_D4EBCE4D84D4
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Results from a prospective, randomized, controlled study evaluating the acceptability and effects of routine pre-IVF counselling.
Journal
Human Reproduction
Author(s)
Emery M., Béran M.D., Darwiche J., Oppizzi L., Joris V., Capel R., Guex P., Germond M.
ISSN
0268-1161
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2003
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
18
Number
12
Pages
2647-2653
Language
english
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate a model of routine pre-IVF counselling focusing on the narrative capacities of couples. The acceptability of counselling, the effects on emotional factors and the participants' assessments were considered. METHODS: The study included 141 consecutive childless couples preparing for their first IVF. Randomization was carried out through sealed envelopes attributing participants to counselled and non-counselled groups and was accepted by 100 couples. Another 12 couples refused randomization because they wanted counselling and 29 because they did not. Questionnaires including the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory and assessments of help were mailed to couples before IVF and counselling, and after the IVF outcome. RESULTS: Counselling was accepted by 79% (112/141) of couples. There was no significant effect of counselling on anxiety and depression scores which were within normal ranges at both times. Counselling provided help for 86% (75/87) of initially non-demanding subjects and 96% (25/26) of those initially requesting a session. Help was noted in areas of psychological assistance, technical explanations and discussing relationships. CONCLUSIONS: This model of routine counselling centred on the narrative provides an acceptable form of psychological assistance for pre-IVF couples.
Keywords
Adult, Anxiety/epidemiology, Counseling, Depression/epidemiology, Emotions, Female, Fertilization in Vitro, Humans, Infertility/psychology, Infertility/therapy, Male, Occupations, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Rate, Prospective Studies, Questionnaires, Refusal to Treat, Treatment Outcome
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Web of science
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Yes
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