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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2023

Development and feasibility of a telemedicine tool for patients with recurrent urinary tract infection: myRUTIcoach.

J J Pat, C C E T Pape, M G Steffens, L P W Witte, M H Blanker

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Article in International urogynecology journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

J J Pat *Department of General Practice and elderly Care Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre, Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands. j.j.pat@umcg.nl.ORCID 0000-0002-9019-7083
C C E T Pape *Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
M G SteffensDepartment of Urology, ISALA Clinics, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
L P W WitteDepartment of Urology, ISALA Clinics, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
M H BlankerDepartment of General Practice and elderly Care Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre, Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Bergman Clinics · NLUniversity Medical Center Groningen · NLErasmus University Rotterdam · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisPatients with recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) have limited knowledge of preventive strategies to lower the risk of UTI. We aimed to develop and test the feasibility of an eHealth system for women with rUTI, named myRUTIcoach, and explored the facilitators and barriers related to its adoption.

methodsWe developed myRUTIcoach in a structured iterative process and tested its feasibility among 25 women with rUTI over 2 months. Subsequent questionnaires covered satisfaction, accessibility, and experiences with myRUTIcoach. A random selection of participants and relevant stakeholders took part in semi-structured interviews to explore adoption. Data were analyzed and elaborated using inductive and deductive approaches using the Non-adoption, Abandonment, Spread, Scale-up, and Sustainability (NASSS) framework.

resultsMyRUTIcoach was not only widely accepted but also facilitated communication with health care professionals (HCPs) and contributed to greater knowledge of rUTI. Women graded the system a mean of 8.0 (±0.6) out of 10, with 89% stating that they would recommend it to others. Patients indicated that self-management skills were the major facilitators and barriers related to adoption, whereas HCPs stated that the disconnect between myRUTIcoach and electronic health care records (EHRs) was the major barrier.

conclusionsThis research describes the development and testing of myRUTIcoach for women with rUTI. Patients and HCPs reported high satisfaction and compliance with myRUTIcoach. However, adoption by the intended users is complex and influenced by all examined domains of the NASSS framework. We have already improved linkage to EHRs, but further optimization to meet patient needs may improve the effectiveness of this self-management tool for rUTI.

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TelemedicineUrinary Tract InfectionsFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansPatient ComplianceeHealthNASSSQualitative researchRUTI

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