Presentation, Treatment, and Natural Course of Severe Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections Measured by a Smartphone App: Observational and Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common conditions in women. Current information on the presentation, management, and natural course of the infection is based on paper diaries filled out and subsequently posted by patients.

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of a smartphone app to assess the natural course and management of UTIs.

Methods

A smartphone app was developed to collect data from study participants presenting with symptoms of UTI in general practice. After initial demographic and treatment information, symptom severity was recorded by the patient after a reminder on their smartphone, which occurred twice daily for a period of 7 days or until symptom resolution.

Results

A total of 181 women aged 1

SUBMITTER: Vellinga A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8449294 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature