MP61-20 NEW TELEMEDICINE PLATFORM FOR TELEMONITORING AND TELEREHABILIZATION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY (RARP)

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You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP61-20 NEW TELEMEDICINE PLATFORM FOR TELEMONITORING AND TELEREHABILIZATION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY (RARP) Sabrina De Cillis, Daniele Amparore, Federico Piramide, Enrico Checcucci, Michele Sica, Alberto Piana, Juliette Meziere, Edoardo Cisero, Gabriele Volpi, Davide Zamengo, Giovanni Busacca, Federica Pini, Dalia Cidda, Cecilia Gatti, Angelo Giordano, Anca Georgiana Mesterca, Matteo Manfredi, Cristian Fiori, and Francesco Porpiglia Sabrina De CillisSabrina De Cillis More articles by this author , Daniele AmparoreDaniele Amparore More articles by this author , Federico PiramideFederico Piramide More articles by this author , Enrico CheccucciEnrico Checcucci More articles by this author , Michele SicaMichele Sica More articles by this author , Alberto PianaAlberto Piana More articles by this author , Juliette MeziereJuliette Meziere More articles by this author , Edoardo CiseroEdoardo Cisero More articles by this author , Gabriele VolpiGabriele Volpi More articles by this author , Davide ZamengoDavide Zamengo More articles by this author , Giovanni BusaccaGiovanni Busacca More articles by this author , Federica PiniFederica Pini More articles by this author , Dalia CiddaDalia Cidda More articles by this author , Cecilia GattiCecilia Gatti More articles by this author , Angelo GiordanoAngelo Giordano More articles by this author , Anca Georgiana MestercaAnca Georgiana Mesterca More articles by this author , Matteo ManfrediMatteo Manfredi More articles by this author , Cristian FioriCristian Fiori More articles by this author , and Francesco PorpigliaFrancesco Porpiglia More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003319.20AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: It has been demonstrated how early postoperative monitoring and rehabilitation protocols provide better recovery of continence and erectile function in patient underwent RARP, but their adoption is limited by the lack of human resources and local services. The aim of this research was to investigate patient and providers satisfaction in the use of a new telemedicine (TM) platform designed for telemonitoring and telerehabilitation of patient undergoing RARP. METHODS: We worked with software engineers to modify and implement the existing MAIA TM platform (ab medica s.p.a.). The TM system consists of an online platform that enables the acquisition, management and archiving of perioperative data and makes it possible to define a treatment plan and monitor the clinical response of rehabilitation activities. By means of an App for SmartPhone and Tablet devices, it is possible to receive notifications for medication and/or rehabilitation exercises and to upload information for monitoring clinical parameters (such as validated questionnaires or PAD tests). Patients undergoing RARP at our institution in September 2022 who had access to the Internet were included in this first part of the study. Patient satisfaction was measured using the Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ; range 1-5) and a visual analogue scale (VAS; range 0-100) after 30 days of use. Technical problems and platform/app malfunctions were recorded. RESULTS: 28 patients and 3 providers were enrolled in this first phase of the study. Patients and providers mean (SD) VAS satisfaction scores were 88.7 (17.2) and 82.2 (11.2), respectively. The mean (SD) TSQ score was 4.6 (0.4), all 28 patients reported they would use this new telemedicine platform again and would recommend it to other people. 10/28 (35.7%) patients reported App technical issues, namely 6 (21.4%) notification malfunctions and 4 (14.2%) online questionnaires filling failures. All these issues were easily solved by changing the smartphone's accessibility settings. Providers reported no technical malfunctions of the online MAIA platform. CONCLUSIONS: Our new TM MAIA platform specifically designed for telemonitoring and telerehabilitation of patients undergoing RARP appears to be user-friendly and shows a high level of satisfaction among both patients and providers. The prosecution of this study will be necessary to evaluate the long-term satisfaction and clinical effectiveness of this TM platform. Source of Funding: None © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e860 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Sabrina De Cillis More articles by this author Daniele Amparore More articles by this author Federico Piramide More articles by this author Enrico Checcucci More articles by this author Michele Sica More articles by this author Alberto Piana More articles by this author Juliette Meziere More articles by this author Edoardo Cisero More articles by this author Gabriele Volpi More articles by this author Davide Zamengo More articles by this author Giovanni Busacca More articles by this author Federica Pini More articles by this author Dalia Cidda More articles by this author Cecilia Gatti More articles by this author Angelo Giordano More articles by this author Anca Georgiana Mesterca More articles by this author Matteo Manfredi More articles by this author Cristian Fiori More articles by this author Francesco Porpiglia More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...