Anita Bellotto Leme Nagib1,2, Cássio Riccetto2, Natalia Miguel Martinho2,3, Pedro Rogério Camargos Pennisi4, Cauane Blumenberg5, Luiz Renato Paranhos4, Simone Botelho2,6. 1. Physiotherapy Department, University Center of Associated Colleges (UNIFAE), São João da Boa Vista, São Paulo, Brazil. 2. Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Surgery Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. 3. Physiotherapy Department, Regional University Center of the Espírito Santo do Pinhal, Espírito Santo do Pinhal, São Paulo, Brazil. 4. Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. 5. Social Medicine Department, Post-graduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 6. Motor Science Institute, Post-graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The primary objective was to evaluate the impact of app use on urinary incontinence control through pelvic floor muscle training when compared to the postal treatment plan. The secondary objectives were to evaluate how app use may affect the quality of life (QoL) of users and treatment adherence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eight databases (PubMed, SciELO, Embase, Web of Science, LILACS, Open Gray, Open Thesis, and OATD) were used as research sources. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD 42020145709). Randomized controlled trials assessing urinary incontinence (UI) control with app use, with no restriction of year, language, and status of publication were included. The JBI Systematic Reviews Checklist for Randomized Controlled Trials assessed the risk of bias of the studies selected. The mean scores of QoL between the pre- and postintervention periods were compared through standardized mean differences, which were weighted according to the number of months between the two periods. RESULTS: Only three studies met the eligibility criteria and were included. The methodological quality of the studies was from "low" to "moderate" risk of bias. The full sample included 203 patients with app-based treatment e 203 controls of postal treatment. All studies showed the reduction of urinary symptoms. In addition, two studies showed a reduction of QoL scores specific for the condition, while one study presented increased scores. CONCLUSION: Reminder therapy seems to be a promising strategy for controlling UI.
OBJECTIVE: The primary objective was to evaluate the impact of app use on urinary incontinence control through pelvic floor muscle training when compared to the postal treatment plan. The secondary objectives were to evaluate how app use may affect the quality of life (QoL) of users and treatment adherence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eight databases (PubMed, SciELO, Embase, Web of Science, LILACS, Open Gray, Open Thesis, and OATD) were used as research sources. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD 42020145709). Randomized controlled trials assessing urinary incontinence (UI) control with app use, with no restriction of year, language, and status of publication were included. The JBI Systematic Reviews Checklist for Randomized Controlled Trials assessed the risk of bias of the studies selected. The mean scores of QoL between the pre- and postintervention periods were compared through standardized mean differences, which were weighted according to the number of months between the two periods. RESULTS: Only three studies met the eligibility criteria and were included. The methodological quality of the studies was from "low" to "moderate" risk of bias. The full sample included 203 patients with app-based treatment e 203 controls of postal treatment. All studies showed the reduction of urinary symptoms. In addition, two studies showed a reduction of QoL scores specific for the condition, while one study presented increased scores. CONCLUSION: Reminder therapy seems to be a promising strategy for controlling UI.
Authors: Aida Jaffar; Sherina Mohd Sidik; Chai Nien Foo; Noor Azimah Muhammad; Rosliza Abdul Manaf; Siti Irma Fadhilah Ismail; Nazhatussima Suhaili Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-04-30 Impact factor: 3.390