Embryo transfer techniques: an American Society for Reproductive Medicine survey of current Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology practices
| Autor: | Jamie Grifo, Richard T. Scott, Andrew La Barbera, Julie D. Lamb, Owen K. Davis, Eric Widra, Malinda S. Lee, David Frankfurter, Thomas L. Toth, John A. Schnorr, Robin N. Fogle, Kristin Bendikson, Andrew A. Toledo, Alan S. Penzias, Richard H. Reindollar |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
Gynecology
medicine.medical_specialty Medical education 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Assisted reproductive technology Descriptive statistics Standardization business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Best practice education Reproductive medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Systematic review Reproductive Medicine Private practice Intervention (counseling) medicine 030212 general & internal medicine business |
| Zdroj: | Fertility and Sterility. 107:1003-1011 |
| ISSN: | 0015-0282 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.10.040 |
| Popis: | Objective To better understand practice patterns and opportunities for standardization of ET. Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting Not applicable. Patient(s) Not applicable. Intervention(s) An anonymous 82-question survey was emailed to the medical directors of 286 Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology member IVF practices. A follow-up survey composed of three questions specific to ET technique was emailed to the same medical directors. Descriptive statistics of the results were compiled. Main Outcome Measure(s) The survey assessed policies, protocols, restrictions, and specifics pertinent to the technique of ET. Result(s) There were 117 (41%) responses; 32% practice in academic settings and 68% in private practice. Responders were experienced clinicians, half of whom had performed Conclusion(s) ET training and practices vary widely. Improved training and standardization based on outcomes data and best practices are warranted. A common practice procedure is suggested for validation by a systematic literature review. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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