Pilot Study Evaluating the Usability and Acceptability of a Mobile App for Overactive Bladder Disease Management

Abstract

Background: Overactive bladder (OAB), defined by urinary urgency with or without urge urinary incontinence (UI), usually with frequency and nocturia, can significantly impact patient's quality of life. Tracking symptoms is an important part of OAB management and has been shown to assist in enhancing patient interaction with health care providers (HCP) when discussing solutions for symptom management. Objective:The primary goal of this study was to assess the usability and acceptability of an Android smartphone mobile app designed to help participants learn about OAB symptom management through tracking and self-management. Secondarily, we also assessed engagement with the app over the three-month study period.

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“…A review of available apps found that most urological apps are geared toward the patient and provide information and services to improve the understanding and treatment of different diseases [ 24 , 25 ]. Devoe et al [ 26 ] evaluated the usability and acceptability of an Android smartphone mobile app designed to help participants learn about overactive bladder symptom management through tracking and selfmanagement. The app included medication reminders, Kegel and bladder training exercises, and monthly, 3-day symptom journals.…”