Psychosocial stress and treatment outcome following assisted reproductive technology

Sanders, Katherine; Bruce, Neville

doi:10.1093/humrep/14.6.1656

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“…However, the POMS-Bi and IPPA assess both positive and negative emotional states and are, therefore, considered appropriate for "normal" respondents such as the university staff surveyed in this study (40)(41). Both the POMS-Bi and IPPA have been used or recommended as metrics for measuring psychological stress (42)(43)(44)(45), and they have demonstrated a strong degree of concurrent validity and internal reliability (40)(41).…”

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confidence: 99%

The effectiveness of yoga for the improvement of well-being and resilience to stress in the workplace

Hartfiel¹,

Havenhand²,

Khalsa³

et al. 2010

Scand J Work Environ Health

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Hartfiel N, Havenhand J, Khalsa SB, Clarke G, Krayer A. The effectiveness of yoga for the improvement of well-being and resilience to stress in the workplace. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2011;37(1):70-76.Objectives Recent research has indicated concern for the degree of stress and emotional well-being among university staff. This study examined the effectiveness of yoga in enhancing emotional well-being and resilience to stress among university employees.Methods In a randomized controlled trial at a British university, we recruited 48 employees and randomized them into either a yoga or a wait-list control group. The yoga group was offered six weeks of Dru Yoga, comprising one 60-minute class per week. These classes were offered by a certified Dru Yoga instructor at lunchtime from January-March 2008. The wait-list control group received no intervention during this six-week study. Baseline and end-program measurements of self-reported mood and well-being were self-assessed with the Profile of Mood States -Bipolar (POMS-Bi) and the Inventory of Positive Psychological Attitudes (IPPA).Results This six-week yoga intervention resulted in significantly improved POMS-Bi and IPPA scores for the yoga compared to the wait-list control group for seven of eight measures of mood and well-being. In comparison to the wait-list control group at baseline and the end of the program, the yoga group reported marked improvements in feelings of clear-mindedness, composure, elation, energy, and confidence. In addition, the yoga group reported increased life purpose and satisfaction, and feelings of greater self-confidence during stressful situations. ConclusionThese results show that even a short program of yoga is effective for enhancing emotional wellbeing and resilience to stress in the workplace. We suggest that employers should consider offering yoga classes to their employees.Key terms breathing exercise; movement; occupational health; physical activity; positive health; randomized controlled trial; RCT; relaxation. Improving well-being and resilience to stress are key issues facing many organizations (1-2). In the UK alone, 97% of senior human resources professionals believe stress is the biggest threat to the future health of the workforce (3), and estimates suggest 175 million working days are lost each year in the UK due to sickness absence, half of which are stress-related (4). There is also a growing trend toward long-term absences of ≥20 days, due in large part to psychosocial factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression (5).Well-being in the workplace is characterized by employees who perceive themselves to be growing, engaged, and productive and who experience positive emotional states such as pleasure, joy, and energy that help buffer against stress and depression (6-8). Stress has been defined as the inability to cope with a perceived threat to one's mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being (9). Resilience to stress means that employees can respond productively when faced with significant change or pre...

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confidence: 99%

The effectiveness of yoga for the improvement of well-being and resilience to stress in the workplace

Hartfiel¹,

Havenhand²,

Khalsa³

et al. 2010

Scand J Work Environ Health

136

100

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“…A number of studies have examined stress and mood states as predictors of outcome in assisted reproduction. The majority of these support the theory that emotional distress (as defined above, tension, nervousness or worry not fulfilling criteria for a diagnosis of depression or anxiety disorder) is associated with lower pregnancy rates among women pursuing infertility treatment (Sanders 1999;Smeenk 2001).…”

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confidence: 68%

Infertility and mental health

Doyle¹,

Carballedo²

2014

Adv. psychiatr. treat

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SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that 8–12% of couples worldwide experience infertility, and in recent years the number seeking treatment has dramatically increased. The diagnosis and therapy put a heavy psychological and physical burden on most patients, female and male. The incidence of depression in couples presenting for infertility treatment is significantly higher than in comparable fertile couples. Anxiety is significantly higher in infertile couples than in the general population. Professionals have become aware of the importance of providing educational interventions to address patients' fears and concerns, and to better prepare patients for the demands of treatment. Health professionals should follow a patient-centred approach to provide for the specific needs of the couple. Women in general have a positive attitude to seeking psychological help in the form of cognitive-behavioural therapy, couples counselling and infertility counselling.Learning Objectives•Learn about the incidence rates of infertility and its impact on the mental health of the couple.•Know about infertility treatment and its psychological impact.•Learn about the different management strategies that can be helpful in the treatment of mental illness associated with infertility.

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“…Many women consider infertility to be the most stressful experience in their lives [3], and stress may affect IVF outcomes [3][4][5][6]. In our experience, patients feel that they may experience less stress if their own physician performs the embryo transfer, and wonder if pregnancy would be more likely to occur.…”

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Should a patient's own IVF physician perform the embryo transfer?

Estes¹,

Missmer²,

Ginsburg³

2006

J Assist Reprod Genet

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Purpose: To compare pregnancy rates of embryo transfers performed by a patient's own IVF physician to pregnancy rates of embryo transfers performed by other physicians on the IVF team.Methods: Retrospective cohort study; University hospital.Results: A total of 3029 embryo transfers were included. 434 patients (14%) had an embryo transfer by their own IVF physician. There was no difference in pregnancy rates comparing patients who had embryos transferred by a different physician than their own IVF physician when all cycle attempts were analyzed [Odds ratio (OR) 1

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Psychosocial stress and treatment outcome following assisted reproductive technology

Cited by 73 publications

References 24 publications

The effectiveness of yoga for the improvement of well-being and resilience to stress in the workplace

The effectiveness of yoga for the improvement of well-being and resilience to stress in the workplace

Infertility and mental health

Should a patient's own IVF physician perform the embryo transfer?

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