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Challenges in e-Health: The effect of digitalisation of frequency voiding charts on compliance in paediatric patients. Randomised controlled trial comparing digital and versus paper frequency voiding charts.

Liesbeth L de Wall, Elisabeth Am Kragt, Eline Hm Van De Wetering, Johanna Gl Cobussen-Boekhorst, Joyce Mantel-van Stel, Barbara Bm Kortmann, Wout F Feitz, Charlotte Mhht Bootsma-Robroeks

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Liesbeth L de WallDivision of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1704-6772
Elisabeth Am KragtDivision of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8838-3402
Eline Hm Van De WeteringDivision of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Johanna Gl Cobussen-BoekhorstDivision of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Joyce Mantel-van StelDepartment of Paediatric Urology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Barbara Bm KortmannDivision of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Wout F FeitzDivision of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Charlotte Mhht Bootsma-RobroeksDepartment of Paediatrics, Paediatric Nephrology, Beatrix Children's Hospital, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Radboud University Nijmegen · NLUniversity Medical Center Groningen · NL

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Abstract

Objective: Frequency voiding charts are commonly used to gain better insight into the voiding and drinking behaviours of patients with voiding symptoms. Non-compliance when filling out a chart is known to be high. The use of a digital application might increase adherence, but little research has been conducted on this topic. The aim of this study is to compare the quality (number of correctly filled out charts) and quantity (number of complete charts) of digital versus paper frequency voiding charts among children and their parents. Methods: A multi-centre parallel randomised controlled trial was conducted. Participants were assigned either a 48-h digital frequency voiding chart or a 48-h paper frequency voiding chart. Completion rates were scored based on a predefined scoring method and transcribed into a percentage. Secondary objectives included user friendliness, feasibility, degree of the child's participation, and attractiveness. Trail registry data: NTR NL9383. Results: Ninety-seven patients were randomised to either a digital ( Conclusions: In this underpowered study, no significant difference appeared between the groups in the number of complete and accurately filled out frequency voiding charts. Implementation of e-health did not seem to improve compliance. In daily practice, personal preference might offer the best solution.

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childrendigital health < generalFrequency voiding chartmobile phone < mediavoiding diary

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PMCPMC10634267
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