title: Evidence-Based Care for Couples With Infertility.
abstract: When couples cannot achieve pregnancy, they often seek health care from medical and nursing specialists. The care the couple receives begins with a thorough assessment to determine the possible cause of infertility and to plan appropriate care to ensure the best chance for the couple to have a biological child. In this article, we provide an overview of the etiology and evaluation of infertility, the various treatment options available, and the appropriate clinical implications.
authors.forename: Eleanor L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Stevenson
authors.forename: Patricia E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Hershberger
authors.forename: Paul A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Bergh
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D019836:Preimplantation Diagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000523:psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control
keywords: assisted reproduction; fertility; infertility; in vitro fertilization; nursing care