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Algorithm-Based Mobile Texting Platform for the Self-Management of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: Pilot

Edward K Kim^1,2, Lily A Brown³, Denise Hartzell-Leggin⁴

¹Now with Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

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|October 11, 2024

Summary

A mobile texting platform effectively promoted self-management for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Patients showed high engagement and significant improvements in pain, symptoms, and self-efficacy.

Keywords:

bladder pain syndrome interstitial cystitis mobile self-efficacy self-management technology

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Area of Science:

Digital health interventions
Urology
Patient self-management

Background:

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) poses significant challenges for patient self-management.
Clinicians face time constraints in providing adequate counseling for IC/BPS during in-person visits.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an algorithm-based mobile texting platform for promoting self-management in patients with IC/BPS.
To assess the feasibility, usability, and potential utility of this digital health tool.

Main Methods:

A 6-week mobile texting platform delivered 4 self-management modules: education, cognitive behavioral therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy, and mindfulness.
Feasibility and usability were measured by patient engagement and the System Usability Scale.
Validated questionnaires assessed changes in patient-physician communication, pain self-efficacy, and IC/BPS symptoms.

Main Results:

The platform demonstrated high usability (median System Usability Scale score: 87) with 76.9% patient engagement.
Significant improvements were observed in satisfaction with patient-physician communication (P < .001), pain self-efficacy (P < .001), and IC/BPS symptom scores (P < .001).
Pelvic floor physical therapy was the most selected module (50%).

Conclusions:

An automated mobile platform offers a viable solution to enhance access to self-management strategies for IC/BPS patients.
This technology can help alleviate the burden on clinicians in counseling patients with IC/BPS.
The platform shows potential for improving patient outcomes and communication in IC/BPS care.