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ArticleNeurourology and urodynamics2019

Development of an online personalized self-management intervention for men with uncomplicated LUTS.

Marco H Blanker, Pim Brandenbarg, Bart G C Slijkhuis, Martijn G Steffens, Michael R van Balken, Petra Jellema

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Article in Neurourology and urodynamics, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05765331 (Evaluating the Effectiveness of Chatbot-Based Intervention on Enhancing Self-management and Decision Self-efficacy Among Men Having Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms With or Without Erectile Dysfunction in the Post COVID-19 Era), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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NCT05765331 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Chatbot-Based Intervention on Enhancing Self-management and Decision Self-efficacy Among Men Having Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms With or Without Erectile Dysfunction in the Post COVID-19 Era

TypeinterventionalSponsorCheng-Hsin General HospitalRan2023 to 2023Enrolled100ConditionsBenign Prostate Enlargement, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Erectile DysfunctionArmsChatbot
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Marco H BlankerDepartment of General Practice and Elderly Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Pim BrandenbargDepartment of General Practice and Elderly Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Bart G C SlijkhuisDepartment of General Practice and Elderly Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Martijn G SteffensDepartment of Urology, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
Michael R van BalkenDepartment of Urology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Petra JellemaDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
University of Groningen · NLIsala · NLRijnstate Hospital · NLUniversity Medical Center Groningen · NLVrije Universiteit Amsterdam · NL

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsTo develop an online platform to facilitate evidence-based self-management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men.

methodsUsing the PubMed database (search until January 2017) and relevant guidelines, we reviewed evidence for the self-management of LUTS and identified suitable components for the intervention. Next, we built an algorithm that provided individualized advice based on patient characteristics and symptoms for use on an online platform. Men with LUTS tested the usability of the intervention and provided feedback. Finally, we surveyed urologists and general practitioners to identify potential areas for improvement of the intervention.

resultsWe identified nine self-help interventions from 48 eligible publications. These were as follows: information and education about LUTS, pelvic floor muscle training, bladder training, urethral milking, double voiding, caffeine management, alcohol management, fluid management, and exercise advice. The level of evidence for each item was low due to the paucity of research available. Six men with LUTS reported difficulties understanding and completing the frequency-volume chart online. The 158 surveyed physicians agreed (≥50% positive ratings) on the inclusion of seven advice items, but not for double voiding and fluid management. Respondents noted that some advice should be provided to all men with LUTS, while other advice should only be presented to certain groups. Some recommendations for additions were offered.

conclusionsDespite a lack of evidence for the self-management advice, physicians agreed with most of the included advice. The online platform needs further development. Therefore, adjustments will be made and we will assess its impact in future studies.

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Self-ManagementAlgorithmsEvidence-Based PracticeHumansInternetLower Urinary Tract SymptomsMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnaireseHealthlower urinary tract symptomsonline interventionself-management

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PMID31107577
PMCPMC6851544
OpenAlexW2944835105

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