Table 3.

Comparison between the Arab and European patient-centred infertility care (PCIC) dimensions

Arab PCIC dimensions	European PCIC dimensions
1. Accessibility	1. Accessibility
2. Minimising cost*
3. Physical comfort	2. Physical comfort
4. Privacy	3. Patient involvement* and privacy
5. Staff attitude and communication	4. Attitude of and relationship with staff
	5. Communication
6. Staff competence	6. Competence of clinic and staff
7. Information and education	7. Information provision
8. Psychological and emotional support	8. Emotional support
9. Continuity and coordination of care	9. Coordination and integration,
	10. continuity and transition

*Indicates the dimension mentioned in one model only.