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[Empowerment for our patients : Innovation in everyday urology]
J Huber1, P Karschuck2, C Groeben2
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland. johannes.huber@uniklinikum-dresden.de.
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|December 17, 2020
Summary
German urology initiatives empower patients through digital tools like decision aids and apps. These resources enhance autonomy, satisfaction, and quality of life for patients with conditions such as prostate cancer.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Digital Health
- Patient Empowerment
Background:
- Patient empowerment is crucial for autonomy and quality of life.
- German urology employs various initiatives to support patient self-determination.
- Digitalization offers new avenues for personalized patient information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight existing patient empowerment initiatives in German urology.
- To showcase the role of digital tools in enhancing patient care.
- To emphasize the commitment of the German Urological Association to patient empowerment.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of decision aids like Entscheidungshilfe Prostatakrebs.
- Development of smartphone-based aids such as the CHASER app.
- Systematic analysis of online support groups for prostate cancer patients.
Main Results:
- Entscheidungshilfe Prostatakrebs has over 12,000 users, indicating widespread adoption.
- A large-scale randomized evaluation study for Entscheidungshilfe Prostatakrebs is nearing completion.
- Projects like CHASER aim to improve perioperative management using digital aids.
Conclusions:
- Digital tools and online support significantly contribute to patient empowerment in urology.
- The PatientenAkademie of German Urologists actively promotes patient autonomy and informed decision-making.
- Continued advancements in digital health are vital for providing individualized patient information and support.
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