Publications by authors named "Denise Hartzell-Leggin"
Article Synopsis
- A mobile texting platform designed for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) patients was created to help with self-management over six weeks, featuring various treatment modules and automated messages.
- Patient engagement was high at 76.9%, with pelvic floor physical therapy being the most popular module, and the overall usability of the platform received a high score.
- Improvements were noted in patient-physician communication satisfaction, pain self-efficacy, and urinary symptoms, suggesting the platform could enhance self-management and support clinicians in managing IC/BPS patients effectively.
Objective: To develop a patient-centered text message-based platform that promotes self-management of symptoms of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS).
Methods: Adult women with IC/BPS interested in initiating a first- or second-line treatments per American Urological Association guidelines (recategorized as "behavioral/non-pharmacologic treatments" and "oral medicines" in the 2022 version) participated in rapid cycle innovation consisting of iterative cycles of contextual inquiry, prototype design and development. We delivered treatment modules and supportive messages using an algorithm-driven interactive messaging prototype through a HIPAA-compliant texting platform.