ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2018
Treatment of stress urinary incontinence with a mobile app: factors associated with success.
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- APP-based treatment of urgency and mixed urinary incontinence in women: factors associated with long-term satisfaction.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Trial
- Mobile app for pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: clinical trial.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2024Trial
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- Digital Health Interventions Incorporating Behavior Change Techniques and Gamification for Bladder Health in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: Rapid Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2026Review
- A Nordic perspective on female stress urinary incontinence care: Lessons for shared clinical practice.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2026Review
- Trends in level of education and area of residence of users of a mobile app to support treatment of urinary incontinence.BMC health services research · 2025Article
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- Attitudes and Perceptions of eHealth Among Female Patients with Urinary Incontinence and Healthcare Providers: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Review
- The relation between usage of an eHealth intervention for stress urinary incontinence and treatment outcomes: an observational study.BMC primary care · 2024Observational
- Effectiveness and predictive factors of pelvic floor muscle training in female urinary incontinence: A retrospective cohort study.Bladder (San Francisco, Calif.) · 2024Article
- Mobile Application Based Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: An Assessor-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of telehealth physical therapy for patients with pelvic floor disorders in a community hospital setting.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2023Article
- Digital Technologies for Women's Pelvic Floor Muscle Training to Manage Urinary Incontinence Across Their Life Course: Scoping Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Article
- Usage of a Web-Based eHealth Intervention for Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Observational
- Mitigating urinary incontinence condition using machine learning.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2022Article
- Mechanisms of pelvic floor muscle training for managing urinary incontinence in women: a scoping review.BMC women's health · 2022Article
- Self-management of incontinence using a free mobile app: factors associated with improvement.International urogynecology journal · 2022Observational
- Effectiveness of mobile apps to improve urinary incontinence: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.BMC nursing · 2022Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisStress urinary incontinence is common among women. First-line treatment includes pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and lifestyle advice, which can be provided via a mobile app. The efficacy of app-based treatment has been demonstrated in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). In this study, we aimed to analyze factors associated with successful treatment.
methodsSecondary analysis of data from the RCT. At baseline and 3-month follow-up, participants (n = 61) answered questions about symptoms, quality of life, background, and PFMT. Success was defined as rating the condition as much or very much better according to the validated Patient Global Impression of Improvement questionnaire. Factors possibly associated with success were analyzed with univariate logistic regression; if p < 0.20, the factor was entered into a multivariate model that was adjusted for age. Variables were then removed stepwise.
resultsAt follow-up, 34 out of 61 (56%) of participants stated that their condition was much or very much better. Three factors were significantly associated with success: higher expectations for treatment (odds ratio [OR] 11.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.02-64.19), weight control (OR 0.44 per kg gained, 95% CI 0.25-0.79), and self-rated improvement of pelvic floor muscle strength (OR 35.54, 95% CI 4.96-254.61). Together, these factors accounted for 61.4% (Nagelkerke R
conclusionThese results indicate that app-based treatment effects are better in women who are interested in and have high expectations of such treatment. Also, the findings underline the importance of strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and offering lifestyle advice.
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