What is CDC doing to ensure that the report is helpful to the public?
We continually review comments from patients and providers on issues to consider for future reports. In 1999 CDC held focus groups of people who were either considering or undergoing ART in four cities in different areas of the country. The groups generally were satisfied with both the format and content of the report. They suggested specific ways to improve the report and additional information to include. Many of these changes have been incorporated into the annual report.Top of page.
CDC reviews comments from patients and providers about things to consider including in future ART reports. In early 2007, CDC, The American Fertility Association, and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, asked ART clinic staff about their experiences using the ART report. We also conducted in-depth interviews with patients who had used the ART report in the past and with patients who were seeking ART services. The final report, Consumer Feedback on CDC ART Success Rates Report, was completed February 2008. In the consumer report, respondents suggested specific ways to improve the ART report and specific analyses that might benefit public health. CDC will utilize the suggestions to revise the ART report and guide future analyses. If you have suggestions for improving the report, e-mail your suggestions.
We continually review comments from patients and providers about things to consider including in future reports. In early 2007, we asked ART clinic staff about their experiences using the report. They suggested specific ways to improve the report and specific analyses that might be beneficial. We also conducted in-depth interviews with patients who have used the report in the past and with patients who were currently seeking ART services. If you have any suggestions for improving the report and making it easier to use, please contact us. The information will be used to improve future ART Success Rates reports.
