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Title

Beyond Technique: Welcoming in the Patient Treatment Process in Assisted Human Reproduction

Objective

This article aims to delineate the importance of patient welcoming in the context of assisted human reproduction treatment. It examines professionals who adopt a personalized approach, taking into consideration each patient's individual circumstances, and offer more effective and tailored support as required during the treatment process. Empathetic communication, teamwork, clear information provision, continuous emotional support, and personalized care are factors contributing to a more humane, understanding, and successful treatment.

Methods

This study is based on a literature review of fourteen scientific articles and literary works. The specific theme of the article is "The importance of patient welcoming in the context of assisted human reproduction treatment." A search was conducted in reliable databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar using relevant keywords. Scientific articles, reviews, and studies related to the topic were sought. The articles relevant to the theme were selected. The objectives of the studies, methodologies employed, results, and conclusions were analyzed. A critical analysis was performed to assess the study's quality, the validity of the information presented, and the relevance of patient welcoming in assisted human reproduction treatment, as it can lead to significant changes in patients' lives.

Results

Among the fourteen articles read, eleven agreed that patient welcoming in human reproduction can lead to various positive outcomes. Three articles pointed out that welcoming is practiced in conjunction with other aspects, making the results less explicit. There is still much to be studied, but the results are promising. Patients who receive a welcoming approach tend to have a more positive treatment experience, leading to increased adherence to the procedures. Additionally, the emotional support provided by professionals reduces stress and anxiety, thus improving patients' mental well-being. The professional-patient relationship is strengthened, resulting in higher patient satisfaction with the treatment. Emotional support is also crucial in cases of treatment failure, assisting patients in coping with grief and in pursuing new attempts and alternatives. As a result, patients tend to approach the treatment with fewer expectations and greater resilience and emotional balance, contributing to a better quality of life throughout the assisted human reproduction process.

Conclusion

Welcoming patient treatment in assisted human reproduction plays an essential role in providing emotional support, relevant information, and overall well-being to patients. Collaborative efforts among doctors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and other professionals are crucial in helping patients face infertility with greater resilience, thereby enhancing their chances of treatment success and overall quality of life. Empathetic and human welcoming is a powerful tool that can make the treatment process less burdensome and more hopeful for those pursuing the dream of having a child.

Keywords

Welcoming; assisted human reproduction; infertility; emotional support.

Arquivos

Área

Psychology

Instituições

Instituto Ideia Fértil de Saúde Reprodutiva - São Paulo - Brasil

Autores

QUEILA SILVA RAIMUNDO