"Beyond Clinical Care: Nurse-Led Psychosocial Support Models Enhancing Coping and Well-Being Among Couples Undergoing Infertility Treatment"

Abstract: Infertility is a complex life crisis that extends beyond biological impairment, significantly affecting the psychological, emotional, relational, and social well-being of couples. Advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have improved conception outcomes, yet the psychosocial burden associated with infertility treatment remains profound. Anxiety, depression, marital strain, social isolation, financial stress, and altered self-identity are frequently reported by couples undergoing infertility treatment. In this context, psychosocial support has emerged as a critical component of comprehensive infertility care. Nurses, owing to their continuous patient contact, holistic perspective, and therapeutic communication skills, are uniquely positioned to lead psychosocial support interventions. This review explores nurse-led psychosocial support models for couples undergoing infertility treatment, highlighting theoretical foundations, core components, intervention strategies, cultural considerations, effectiveness, challenges, and future directions. Evidence suggests that nurse-led models significantly improve psychological adaptation, treatment adherence, relationship satisfaction, and overall quality of life among infertile couples. Integrating structured nurse-led psychosocial support into infertility services is essential for delivering patient-centered, ethical, and holistic reproductive healthcare.