Real-world effectiveness of app-based treatment for urinary incontinence: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The efficacy of app-based treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has been demonstrated in a randomised controlled trial (RCT). In this study, we investigate the user characteristics and the effectiveness of the same app when freely available, and compare these results with the RCT.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Participants

During a 17-month period, 24 602 non-pregnant, non-postpartum women older than 18 years downloaded the app and responded anonymously to a questionnaire. Of these, 2672 (11%) responded to the 3-month follow-up.

Intervention

Three months' use of the app Tät, containing information, a pelvic floor muscle training programme and lifestyle advice.

Main outcome measures

Change in symptom severity (International Consult

SUBMITTER: Rygh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7783523 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature