Tele-Continence Care: A Novel Approach for Providers

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Healthcare Technology
• Rural Health

Background:

• Urinary incontinence (UI) presents personal challenges, but telehealth offers accessible healthcare solutions.
• Telehealth is crucial for reaching rural populations by reducing travel burdens for patients and providers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate if telehealth enhances follow-up visit adherence for rural individuals with UI.
• To assess treatment plan efficacy, patient experiences, and healthcare team perspectives on telehealth.

Main Methods:

• A project focused on implementing and assessing telehealth interventions for rural UI patients.
• Data collection included follow-up rates, treatment outcomes, patient perceptions, and healthcare team feedback.

Main Results:

• Telehealth adoption led to increased follow-up rates among rural UI patients.
• Positive outcomes were observed in treatment plan effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
• Healthcare teams reported strong support for telehealth implementation.

Conclusions:

• Telehealth is an effectiveModality for managing urinary incontinence in rural settings.
• The study highlights telehealth's benefits for patient adherence, satisfaction, and healthcare delivery.
• Telehealth integration is recommended for improving care access and outcomes in underserved areas.