ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2020
User Experiences and Preferences Regarding an App for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women: Qualitative Study.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Barriers and facilitators to self-management of chronic conditions reported by women: a systematic review of qualitative studies.BMJ open · 2024Pooled it
- The effectiveness of eHealth interventions on female pelvic floor dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2022Pooled it
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- Effect of a Mobile App-Based Urinary Incontinence Self-Management Intervention Among Pregnant Women in China: Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Trial
- One year effectiveness of an app-based treatment for urinary incontinence in comparison to care as usual in Dutch general practice: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial over 12 months.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2022Trial
- Barriers and Facilitators Associated With App-Based Treatment for Female Urinary Incontinence: Mixed Methods Evaluation.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
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- Development and initial evaluation of a digital service package for community-dwelling older females with pelvic floor dysfunction.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Patients' Perceptions of Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment: A Scoping Review of Qualitative Studies.International urogynecology journal · 2025Article
- 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
- Minimum important difference of the ICIQ-UI SF score after self-management of urinary incontinence.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Assessing the Content Validity, Acceptability, and Feasibility of the Hypo-METRICS App: Survey and Interview Study.JMIR diabetes · 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
- Retrospective claims analysis of physical therapy utilization among women with stress or mixed urinary incontinence.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2022Article
- User Experiences of the NZ COVID Tracer App in New Zealand: Thematic Analysis of Interviews.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Article
- Women's adoption of a web-based intervention for stress urinary incontinence: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2021Article
- Mobile App-Based Intervention for Pregnant Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence: Protocol for a Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough several apps are available to support the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI), little has been reported about the experiences and preferences of their users.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to explore the experiences and preferences of women using a mobile app for the treatment of UI and to identify potential improvements to the app. We developed this app for three types of UI: stress UI, urgency UI, and mixed UI.
methodsThe participants in this qualitative study were women with self-reported stress UI, urgency UI, or mixed UI who used an app-based treatment to manage their condition for at least six weeks. Following the intervention, semistructured interviews were conducted to explore the participants' experiences and preferences regarding the app. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed separately by two researchers.
resultsData saturation was reached after interviewing 9 women (aged 32-68 years) with stress UI (n=1, 11%), urgency UI (n=3, 33%), or mixed UI (n=5, 56%). Accessibility, awareness, usability, and adherence emerged as the main themes. On the one hand, participants appreciated that the app increased their accessibility to care, preserved their privacy, increased their awareness of therapeutic options, was easy to use and useful, and supported treatment adherence. On the other hand, some participants reported that they wanted more contact with a care provider, and others reported that using the app increased their awareness of symptoms.
conclusionsThis qualitative study indicates that women appreciate app-based treatment for UI because it can lower barriers to treatment and increase both awareness and adherence to treatment. However, the app does not offer the ability of face-to-face contact and can lead to a greater focus on symptoms.
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