Going through an assisted reproduction procedure treatment might be physical and emotionally demanding. In vitro fertilization is a complex treatment that usually requires a significant amount of patient care and attention, including the administration of self-injections. From a design standpoint, this project explored ways to improve the well-being of patients during their fertility treatment journeys, with a focus on women. The study took a holistic approach, involving several interviews with cis women from Brazil and Sweden who had undergone various assisted reproduction treatments, primarily IVF, with the goal of identifying the major challenges they faced during their fertility treatment journeys. Ovarian stimulation medications and the need for a support system were often mentioned among several other identified challenges. Interviews and feedback sessions with fertility specialists, nurses and psychologists were conducted.Patients may feel overwhelmed by the number of medications and instructions, the strict medication time schedule, the need for cooling storage, and the fear of having to self-inject. Trine, the project's result, is a brand providing ovarian stimulation medication kits. The concept ecosystem consists of three components: a unified solution for ovarian stimulation injectable medications, a kit containing all the needed items for taking the injections and a digital platform that provides a clear overview of the treatment and connects peers. When the physical and digital concepts work together, they can provide a unified source of information and medications for patients, resulting in a smoother experience. Design methodologies that are patient- centered have a great potential to benefit the fields of fertility treatments and assisted reproduction by creating more positive experiences.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:umu-198594 |
| Date | January 2022 |
| Creators | Rafaela, Stillner |
| Publisher | Umeå universitet, Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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