Public Views on Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia-Related Voiding Dysfunction: Potential Applications of Digital...

Area of Science:

• Digital health interventions
• Urology
• Health informatics

Background:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) frequently causes voiding dysfunction.
• Current BPH management often lacks personalized self-management support.
• Digital therapeutics offer potential for patient-centered care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the potential of digital therapeutics for managing BPH-related voiding dysfunction.
• To analyze media and community discussions on BPH and digital therapeutics in Korea.
• To assess the role of digital therapeutics in personalized care and patient self-management.

Main Methods:

• Collected news and community data from Korean platforms over three years (Oct 2021-Sep 2024).
• Utilized keywords: 'prostate,' 'urinary,' and 'treatment.'
• Applied word frequency, TF-IDF, and N-gram analysis to identify trends and potential applications.

Main Results:

• News data emphasized expert medical information on BPH treatment and diagnosis.
• Community data focused on patient-reported symptoms and practical self-care solutions.
• Patients show a strong interest in practical problem-solving and self-management strategies for urinary issues.

Conclusions:

• Digital therapeutics can empower patients with BPH to self-manage urinary disorders via personalized tools.
• Findings suggest a significant potential for digital therapeutics in supporting BPH patient self-care.
• Future clinical trials are recommended to validate the efficacy and applicability of these interventions.