SynthesisBrazilian journal of physical therapy
Mobile health technologies for the management of urinary incontinence: A systematic review of online stores in Brazil.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Use of Virtual Reality-Based Therapy in Patients with Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- The effect of bladder training with mobile application on quality of life and sexual satisfaction in women with overactive bladder: randomized controlled study.World journal of urology · 2025Trial
- A scoping review of the reporting quality of reviews of commercially and publicly available mobile health apps.JAMIA open · 2025Review
- Mobile Technologies for Monitoring Sleep Time: A Systematic Search of App Stores in Brazil.Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2024Article
- Management of mixed urinary incontinence: IUGA committee opinion.International urogynecology journal · 2024Review
- Mobile health application for the treatment of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: development and quality analysis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2024Article
- Digital Technologies for Women's Pelvic Floor Muscle Training to Manage Urinary Incontinence Across Their Life Course: Scoping Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Article
- Mobile health may improve evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundUrinary incontinence (UI) is a serious condition for which often times insufficient non-surgical treatment options are provided or sought. Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) offer potential to assist with the self-management of UI.
objectiveTo perform a systematic review of available mHealth apps for UI in Brazil.
methodsA search for UI mHealth apps from the Google Play Store and AppStore in Brazil was performed by two independent reviewers on June 4 2020, and the quality of eligible mHealth apps was assessed using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS).
resultsOf the 1111 mHealth apps found, 12 were eligible for inclusion. Four offered exclusively exercise programs, six offered exercise and educational content, and two offered tools to track patient-reported symptoms. The included apps scored poorly on the MARS quality scale, with a mean ± standard deviation score of 2.7 ± 0.6 on a 0-5 scale. Most apps scored poorly based on credibility, user interface and experience, and engagement.
conclusionAlthough there is growing interest in the development of mHealth technologies to support patients with UI, currently available tools in Brazil are of poor quality and limited functionality. Effective collaboration between industry and research is needed to develop new user-centered mHealth apps that can empower patients with UI.
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