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Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports
Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports 3/2019

01-09-2019 | Overactive Bladder | Overactive Bladder (U Lee and S Adelstein, Section Editors)

Patient Education for Overactive Bladder in the Digital Era

Authors: Rena D. Malik, Casey G. Kowalik

Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To encourage clinicians to offer appropriate electronic resources to patients with overactive bladder (OAB) and to aid them in deciphering the quality of available online information.

Recent Findings

Patients are turning to the Internet, including social media sites and podcasts, for further education on their medical conditions. Mobile medical applications also have a role in patient education, symptom management, and treatment. Internet-based interventions using behavioral changes may be a suitable option for patients. However, many resources on the Internet are not validated so physicians are strongly encouraged to play a role in directing patients to appropriate resources.

Summary

As Internet access and capabilities continue to expand, it will play an increasing role in healthcare, particularly with patient education and treatment. Clinicians should encourage patients to seek out certified sites that contain evidence-based information that aligns with current OAB recommendations.
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Metadata
Title
Patient Education for Overactive Bladder in the Digital Era
Authors
Rena D. Malik
Casey G. Kowalik
Publication date
01-09-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1931-7212
Electronic ISSN: 1931-7220
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-019-00520-z

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