Can an educational DVD improve the acceptability of elective single embryo transfer? A randomized controlled study.
OBJECTIVE
To assess whether provision of an educational DVD was more effective in increasing the uptake of elective single embryo transfers (eSET) than an educational brochure in an IVF population.


METHODS
Randomized controlled trial.


METHODS
Private IVF clinic.


METHODS
One hundred thirty-one couples starting their first cycle of IVF were randomized to receive either an educational DVD or brochure.


METHODS
Sixty-four couples received the DVD and 67 couples received the brochure. Both provided identical factual information on outcomes and risks of twin pregnancies. The DVD also included two short interviews with mothers of twins.


METHODS
Preference for eSET after the intervention.


RESULTS
There were no significant differences in fertility history or demographics. After the interventions, both groups demonstrated significantly improved knowledge. Patients in the DVD group were significantly more likely to prefer eSET compared with patients who read the brochure (82.6% vs. 66.7%).


CONCLUSIONS
Patients exposed to the educational DVD were significantly more likely to prefer eSET. Provision of an educational DVD, such as the one used in the present study, may provide an affordable and more effective means of delivering health risk information.
Hope
Nicole
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Monash IVF, Clayton, Victoria, Australia. nicolejhope@hotmail.com
Rombauts
Luk
L
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010174:Pamphlets; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D056826:Single Embryo Transfer; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014427:Twins; D014742:Videodisc Recording