The CRYSTAL Study
Thank you for continuing to take part in the CRYSTAL study. Your input in Rounds 1 and 2 has directly shaped the statements of this round.
In Round 1, participants identified the key information, functions, and challenges associated with IVF cycle monitoring documentation. In Round 2, consensus was established on the essential content and design principles that should be incorporated into a standardised IVF Cycle Monitoring Record.
Round 3 focuses on evaluating and refining prototype Cycle Monitoring Records developed from this consensus process. The prototypes presented in this survey represent different approaches to organising and displaying information that was identified as important by the expert panel. Your feedback will help determine which design features are most useful, usable, and clinically meaningful in routine practice.
What do I need to do?
You will be presented with a series of prototype designs and design features for an IVF Cycle Monitoring Record.
For each question:
- Review the prototype or design options presented.
Select the option that you would prefer to use in routine clinical practice. - Base your responses on your professional judgement, experience, and perception of clinical utility.
- Optional comment boxes are available if you wish to explain your choice or provide additional feedback.
All responses are confidential and will be analysed in aggregate using predefined study methods.
Thank you again for your time and expertise. Your contribution is essential to developing a shared framework that supports quality, safety, communication, and transparency in IVF cycle monitoring.
What if I have any questions?
This study complies with the Guidelines of the ethical review process of The University of Queensland and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
This research is facilitated and approved by the University of Queensland, Ethics Approval 2025/HE000908.
This study complies with the Guidelines of the ethical review process of The University of Queensland and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
This research is facilitated and approved by the University of Queensland, Ethics Approval 2025/HE000908.
The protocol and information sheet are available here.
You are may discuss any aspect of this research or your participation in this study with:
- the primary contact, Dr Anna Walch, by e-mail (Anna.Walch@health.qld.gov.au)
- the principal investigator, A/Professor Anusch Yazdani, by email (a.yazdani@uq.edu.au) or phone (+61733321999)
- the ethics coordinator of The University of Queensland, not involved in the study, by email (humanethics@research.uq.edu.au) or phone (+61733653924 / +61734431656)
Thank you again for your time and expertise. Your contribution is essential to building a shared framework that supports quality, safety, and transparency in IVF cycle monitoring.