Self-Management with an Application in Urogenital Cancer Patients

Ching-Hui ChienTaiwan Speaker Self-Management with an Application in Urogenital Cancer PatientsProstate, kidney, and bladder cancers are among the most common urogenital malignancies. Of these, prostate cancer has the highest incidence and prevalence, yet also imposes the greatest burden in terms of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Evidence suggests that self-management can enhance quality of life by improving urinary and bowel symptoms, sexual dysfunction, emotional well-being, psychological health, confidence in symptom management, and self-efficacy in patients with prostate cancer. Our team developed and implemented an app-based self-management intervention specifically for prostate cancer patients. The findings showed significant improvements in urinary symptoms, social participation, and self-efficacy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to integrate app-assisted self-management strategies into clinical practice to better address the holistic needs of patients.