Analysis of Overactive Bladder Symptom Score Improvement in Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Patients During Behavioral Therapy While Using the Smartphone Application "USAPO"
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: According to Japanese lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) guidelines, behavioral therapy is recommended as a first-line treatment for LUTS. However, the guidance provided during outpatient visits alone may not be sufficiently effective, as patients are unlikely to change their behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in urinary storage symptoms after sustained intervention using a mobile application. METHODS: Changes in Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) resulting from the sustained intervention were assessed among users of the mobile application "USAPO." RESULTS: A total of 139 patients were included in this study. The OABSS before and after using USAPO was 2.03±2.42 and 2.25±2.826 points, respectively, with no significant difference (p=0.2194). The group with at least a one-point improvement in OABSS showed a statistically significant trend in age (p=0.055) and a statistically significant difference in the severity of urinary storage symptoms compared to the non-responding group (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Although no overall change in OABSS was observed with the introduction of USAPO, a subset of patients may benefit from its use.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82406
Authors: Kosuke Mikami, Kanya Kaga, Tomohiko Ichikawa
Institution: Chiba University Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Urology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409519101