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  • Urology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Mobile applications are increasingly prevalent in healthcare.
  • Understanding urologists' current app usage and future needs is crucial for developing effective digital tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document urologists' mobile app usage patterns.
  • To assess urologists' perceptions of current app quality.
  • To gauge interest in future urological app development and quality assurance.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to urologists listed by the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS).
  • Data collected included device ownership, app usage frequency, types of apps used, and opinions on app quality and future development.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare usage patterns between different age groups.

Main Results:

  • A 7% response rate (115/1613) was achieved, with 89% owning capable devices and 79% using apps.
  • Nearly half (49%) used urological apps, with younger urologists (<45 years) showing significantly higher usage (P<0.001).
  • Respondents perceived app quality as low but expressed strong interest in future apps for logbooks, reference, and decision-making, supporting quality assurance measures like peer review and validation.

Conclusions:

  • A significant demand exists for high-quality urological apps.
  • Opportunities are available for professional organizations and academic institutions to lead the development and quality assurance of urological apps.
  • Future app development should focus on practical applications like decision support and reference tools, addressing the perceived quality gaps.