My Decision Support Tool for Women Making Decisions about Tubal Sterilization

University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed “My Decision,” a mobile application designed to aid women in making informed and preference-aligned decisions about tubal sterilization. This tool aims to reduce misconceptions, ensure awareness of alternative contraception options, and minimize regret post-sterilization. The app is available in both English and Spanish, providing a woman-centered, patient-facing support tool to enhance reproductive decision-making.

Description

“My Decision” is an interactive, patient-facing mobile application specifically developed to guide women through the decision-making process for tubal sterilization. It addresses the need for high-quality, informed decisions by providing comprehensive information about sterilization and alternative contraception methods. The app is designed to be used in both clinical and non-clinical settings, ensuring accessibility and privacy for users.

Applications

- Decision support tool
- Reproductive health counseling
- Patient education
- Women’s health advocacy

Advantages

The “My Decision” app offers an interactive and user-friendly interface, available in multiple languages (English and Spanish), specifically focusing on tubal sterilization decision-making. It enhances patient satisfaction and reduces post-sterilization regret by providing comprehensive information to support informed decisions. This tool is designed to be used independently by women, ensuring privacy and accessibility, and can be integrated into clinical practice to improve reproductive health counseling.

Invention Readiness

The “My Decision” app is currently in the development stage. The design and initial testing phases have been completed, and the app is now undergoing further refinement to enhance its features and usability. The development team is working on integrating feedback from initial user testing to improve the app’s functionality and user experience. Plans are in place to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the app’s effectiveness in real-world settings. Additionally, collaborations with healthcare providers and institutions are being established to facilitate the app’s implementation and dissemination.

IP Status

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