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fertiShare Evaluation

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllCardiff University
NCT06587360 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Sharing bad news (SBN) is a daily challenge for fertility staff and patients. Bad news happens at all stages of fertility care and includes e.g., diagnosing infertility, reporting unexpected, repeated, or definitive treatment failure. Extensive evidence shows that SBN triggers stress in staff due to anticipation of negative emotions and evaluations or, in extreme cases, even complaints and lawsuits. Inability to manage bad news can increase negative emotions in patients and fuel distrust, potentially leading to treatment discontinuation. Efficient SBN training exists but does not address challenges of SBN in fertility care, does not meet fertility staff training and patient care preferences, and its impact on patients is unclear. fertiShare is a brief, evidence-based, e-Learning SBN course bespoke for fertility care. The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing fe

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Fertility Healthcare Professionals' inclusion criteria are: * working at participating clinics; and * whose role involves a minimum of 10% of week time (half a day) SBN or being a non-clinical decision-maker (e.g., clinic/line managers). Patients' inclusion criteria are • adult individuals or couples attending participating clinics to discuss or undergo (in)fertility diagnosis or treatment with participating FHPs. Exclusion criteria are: * not being able to read, speak or understand English; * not being able to provide consent. * for FHPs only, being unable to undergo the fertiShare training (e.g., visual impairments). We will not be targeting groups or individuals deemed vulnerable. Potential participants are explicitly informed in the information sheet that, if they are worried about their mental health or psychological wellbeing they may chose not to participate at all. They are also advised to inform their fertility team and contact their GP in the usual way or the NHS Mental Health support service, www.nhs.yj/mental-health.
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What it tests

  • fertiShare intervention - sharing bad news eLearning course
  • fertiShare control - basic communication skills eLearning course
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Where

5 sites
Aberdeen Fertility Centre
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
King's Fertility
London, United Kingdom
Saint Mary's Hospital Manchester, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, United Kingdom
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Wales Fertility Institute
Port Talbot, United Kingdom
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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