This mixed-methods systematic review explores the barriers and enablers to adopting a healthy lifestyle in individuals with infertility, from the perspectives of both patients and healthcare professionals. Using the COM-B model and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), the study identifies factors such as emotional and environmental barriers, gaps in health professional training, and lack of resources that impede lifestyle changes. The findings emphasize the importance of individualized, patient-centered interventions that integrate mental health strategies, digital tools, and behavioral change techniques like goal setting and self-monitoring. The study offers actionable recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for infertility management.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Barriers and Enablers to a Healthy Lifestyle in People With Infertility created by Sophia Torkel, APD et al in 2024.
Publication Date
Human Reproduction Update May 2024
Course Material Authors
Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Sophia Torkel, APD
Dr. Sophia Torkel is a lead researcher at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University. Her expertise lies in public health and behavioral interventions for chronic conditions. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Rui Wang, MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Rui Wang is a researcher in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University. He specializes in clinical research related to reproductive health. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Reno, NV. She opened a private practice
after 10 years of conducting home-based assessment and therapy with the VA Sierra Nevada
Health Care System. Dr. Mosco’s clinical interests include maternal mental health, older adults,
and third wave cognitive behavioral therapies.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Analyze the barriers and enablers to healthy lifestyle changes in individuals with infertility, using the COM-B model and TDF framework.
Evaluate the role of healthcare professionals in facilitating lifestyle changes and the importance of addressing resource and knowledge gaps.
Develop strategies for creating tailored, sustainable lifestyle interventions for individuals with infertility, incorporating digital tools and mental health components.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 26th, 2025 and expires Feb 25th, 2035
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Material Authors
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Course Creator
Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D., PMH-C – No relevant financial relationships.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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