MODERN ASPECTS OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE IN INFERTILITY
Introduction. Infertility remains one of the pressing problems of modern medicine, affecting not only the physical health of patients but also their psycho-emotional state, social relationships, and overall quality of life. With the increasing prevalence of infertility and the widespread use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), there is a growing need for a more humanistic and holistic approach to medical care. One of the key directions in improving treatment effectiveness is the implementation of patient-centered medicine principles. Patient-centered care implies active involvement of the patient in decision-making, respect for their values, provision of information, and ensuring comfortable treatment conditions. The application of such approaches is especially important in reproductive medicine, where every intervention touches upon deeply personal and socially sensitive aspects of patients’ lives.
Aim. To conduct a review of current scientific literature devoted to the implementation of a patient-centered approach in infertility treatment.
Search strategy. The review included scientific publications addressing patient-centered approaches in infertility treatment using ART and in the organization of reproductive care. The search query included the following keywords: “patient-centered care,” “infertility,” “patient experience,” “reproductive medicine,” “ART,” “shared decision-making,” as well as their equivalents in Russian. The search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for the period from 2006 to 2024.
Results. Patients’ experience of patient-centered care (PCC) in infertility treatment varies across different countries. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have been conducted in Kazakhstan to investigate the perceptions of healthcare professionals and patients regarding the implementation of patient-centered care in infertility.
Conclusion. The key components of the patient-centered model are active patient involvement in decision-making, provision of accessible and reliable information, emotional support, and individualization of the treatment process.
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Kushtekova A.T., Yermukhanova L.S., Lokshin V.N., Nurbakyt A.N., Korsak V.S., Dostanova Zh.A., Kimatova K.N. Modern aspects of patient-centered care in infertility // Nauka i Zdravookhranenie [Science & Healthcare]. 2025. Vol.27 (6), pp. 193-201. doi 10.34689/SH.2025.27.6.021Related publications:
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