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01-06-2020 | Urinary Incontinence | Review Article

Mobile technologies for the conservative self-management of urinary incontinence: a systematic scoping review

Authors: Stéphanie Bernard, Sabrina Boucher, Linda McLean, Hélène Moffet

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2020

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The objective was to appraise the current use of mobile technologies for the conservative self-management of urinary incontinence (UI). Moreover, we aimed to explore whether they integrate recommended features for the use of mobile technologies in healthcare and recognized parameters for optimal conservative UI treatment.

Methods

We conducted a literature search on Medline, Embase, CINAHL, REHABDATA, Cochrane Library and PEDro databases. Eligible articles included people with UI of any type and use of a mobile technology for the conservative self-management of UI. Two reviewers independently screened, reviewed, and extracted data on study design, type of mobile technologies, valuable features, and outcomes related to UI.

Results

Twelve articles (level of evidence II to V) were retained. Technologies used were a mobile app alone (n = 2), a Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) device and app (n = 2), a PFMT device and telerehabilitation (n = 1), a smartphone messaging system (n = 1), and an internet-based program (n = 1). PFMT programs prescribed a daily frequency for at least 8 weeks. Between 1 and 4 valuable features were reported out of 6 identified. After intervention, at least 1 outcome on UI severity was reported improved in 6/7 studies, satisfaction was high in 3/3 studies and adherence was high (daily usage) in 4/5 studies.

Conclusion

There is level 2 evidence that there are benefits of using mobile technologies in terms of improvements in UI, satisfaction, adherence, and costs. Mobile technologies reviewed seem to follow optimal PFMT parameters, but users could benefit further from more built-in features that may optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

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Title: Mobile technologies for the conservative self-management of urinary incontinence: a systematic scoping review
Authors: Stéphanie Bernard
Sabrina Boucher
Linda McLean
Hélène Moffet
Publication date: 01-06-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2020
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-019-04012-w

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Mobile technologies for the conservative self-management of urinary incontinence: a systematic scoping review

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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