Enhancing Men’s Health Management at Home with an Easy-to-Use, App-Connected Prostate Self-Testing Device

Benke E, Gschaidmeier S, Gentsch O, Deittert H, Martin S, Preis A, Franke J (2023)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2023

Publisher: SCITEPRESS – Science and Technology Publications

Book Volume: Vol. 1: BIODEVICES

Pages Range: 182 - 189

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 16th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies BIOSTEC

Event location: Lisbon PT

ISBN: 978-989-758-631-6

URI: https://www.scitepress.org/ProceedingsDetails.aspx?ID=lt8QcvvNTjM=&t=1

DOI: 10.5220/0000171500003414

Abstract

A fundamental problem in men's health is that large groups of men shy away from visiting the doctor, and specifically, often do not take part in early screening tests if they do not have complaints yet. This is particularly evident in the sensitive field of urology. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most widespread disorders in ageing men and is associated with an increasing burden on healthcare systems. It is often underdiagnosed and undertreated and has a substantial impact on the patients’ quality of life. An altered urine flow curve can be a first clue to BPH. A new developed, easy-to-use prostate self-testing device based on a Swiss high-precision flowmeter enables men to check their urine flow at home in familiar surroundings. Via a Bluetooth connection, the results can be transmitted wirelessly and stored in a digital diary so that longterm developments can be tracked. The self-testing device not only provides men with the opportunity to deal with their health with low effort and in a discreet way, but also gives them certainty about their prostate health status.


Authors with CRIS profile

Elisabeth Benke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Sina Martin Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Alexander Preis Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS)

How to cite

APA:

Benke, E., Gschaidmeier, S., Gentsch, O., Deittert, H., Martin, S., Preis, A., & Franke, J. (2023). Enhancing Men’s Health Management at Home with an Easy-to-Use, App-Connected Prostate Self-Testing Device. In Proceedings of the 16th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies BIOSTEC (pp. 182 - 189). Lisbon, PT: SCITEPRESS – Science and Technology Publications.

MLA:

Benke, Elisabeth, et al. "Enhancing Men’s Health Management at Home with an Easy-to-Use, App-Connected Prostate Self-Testing Device." Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices (BIODEVICES), Lisbon SCITEPRESS – Science and Technology Publications, 2023. 182 - 189.

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