Utility and Perspectives of Mobile Health Applications Used in Postoperative Care After Urological Surgery

The rise of mobile technology has propelled the integration of patient-reported outcome measures into postoperative patient monitoring via mobile health (mHealth) applications. This study synthesises current literature on the clinical evidence of mHealth applications used in postoperative settings of urological surgeries. Twelve articles were included, across fields of uro-oncology, renal transplantation, functional urology and prostatic interventions. Patient-reported outcome measure parameters, patient perspectives were narratively compiled. mHealth applications have been well-received, with optimal compliance and usage retention rates across most studies. Patients cited reasons like convenience and expediency of communication of mHealth applications. Continued use of such platforms are anticipated to streamline postoperative monitoring.