%0 Journal Article
%@ 1929-073X
%I JMIR Publications
%V 14
%N 
%P e66694
%T The Evolution of Uroflowmetry and Bladder Diary and the Emerging Trend of Using Home Devices From Hospital to Home
%A Li,Ming-wei
%A Tsai,Yao-Chou
%A Yang,Stephen Shei-Dei
%A Pong,Yuan-Hung
%A Tsai,Yu-Ting
%A Tsai,Vincent Fang-Sheng
%+ Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, 16F, No 289, Jianguo Road, New Taipei City, 231016, Taiwan, 886 952 691807, ntubala@gmail.com
%K lower urinary tract symptoms
%K uroflowmetry
%K bladder diary
%K home devices
%K bladder
%K noninvasive
%K evaluations
%K viewpoint
%K diagnostic
%K mobile health
%D 2025
%7 28.1.2025
%9 Viewpoint
%J Interact J Med Res
%G English
%X Although uroflowmetry and bladder diaries are widely used for noninvasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms, they still have limitations in diagnostic capability and users’ convenience. The aim of this paper is to discuss potential solutions by reviewing (1) the evolution and current clinical use of uroflowmetry and bladder diary, including clinical guidelines, daily practice applications, and their historical development; (2) a growing trend toward using home devices with various technologies; and (3) a comprehensive comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of these home devices. In our opinion, the following points can be highlighted: (1) the emerging trend of using home devices can enhance diagnostic capabilities through repeated measurements and the convenience of at-home testing and (2) home devices, which provide both frequency-volume and uroflowmetry information, have the potential to transform the management of lower urinary tract symptoms.
%R 10.2196/66694
%U https://www.i-jmr.org/2025/1/e66694
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/66694