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Expectations regarding eHealth among women with stress urinary incontinence
Lotte Firet1, Doreth Teunissen2, Carmen Verhoeks2
1Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Lotte.Firet@radboudumc.nl.
International Urogynecology Journal
|December 31, 2018
Summary
Women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) who still have symptoms after treatment have mixed feelings about eHealth. While some appreciate its flexibility, most prefer in-person contact with a known healthcare professional.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Digital Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly impacts women's quality of life.
- Many women face barriers to seeking help for SUI.
- eHealth interventions, including pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), show promise for SUI management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore women's expectations of eHealth interventions for SUI.
- To understand the perspectives of women with persistent SUI symptoms despite prior treatment.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semistructured interviews.
- Grounded theory approach applied to data analysis.
- Inclusion of women with SUI who had previously sought treatment.
Main Results:
- Two key themes emerged: the need for personal contact and eHealth as a tool to overcome obstacles.
- Women emphasized the importance of a known healthcare professional within eHealth.
- Anonymity and flexibility of eHealth were recognized as benefits, but lack of personal contact reduced trust.
Conclusions:
- eHealth using PFMT is not currently a preferred standalone treatment for women with persistent SUI.
- eHealth cannot replace the value of personal interaction with healthcare providers.
- Some women are willing to use eHealth due to its convenience, and future experiences may build trust in digital care for SUI.
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