Focusing on the effect of the model on the negative emotions and quality of life of female infertility patients treated with in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Abstract

Objective To explore the effect of focusing solution on negative emotion and quality of life in female infertility patients treated with in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). Methods The 80 female infertility patients were selected for IVF-ET treatment at the assisted reproductive center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The two groups were divided into by convenience sampling method, 40 cases in each group. Both groups were given routine care. The intervention group was given five steps to focus on the solution based on the routine care. Patient anxiety, depression levels and quality of life were evaluated before the start of the IVF-ET treatment cycle and embryo transfer using the Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF (Chinese version). Results There were no significant difference in the SAS, SDS, WHOQOL-BREF before intervention between the two groups(P>0.05). The scores of SAS and SDS in the intervention group were (34.28±6.17) and (36.28±11.05) points, which were significantly lower than those in the control group (43.98±12.04), (42.75±15.39) points. The WHOQOL-BREF score of the intervention group was (67.83±6.60) points, significantly higher than the control group (60.37±5.22) points. The difference was significant(t=4.535, 2.162,-5.606, P <0.01). Conclusions Focusing on the solution model can improve the negative emotion and the quality of lifeof female infertility patients treated by IVF-ET. Key words: Fertilization in vitro; Embryo transfer; Quality of life; Focus on solutions; Infertility; Negative emotions