Survey of Biofeedback Interfaces for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

Abstract

Designing a positive user experience for bodily disruptions like incontinence is a major challenge in e-health technologies. We plan on exploring how older women can work with biofeedback from their pelvic floor to retain or regain urinary continence. As a first step, we took stock of existing interaction modes. We present the results of a survey of existing interfaces of biofeedback systems for pelvic floor muscle training for home use. The results show that biofeedback is usually presented via small handheld devices, which might not be ideal for the audience. We conclude that future developments should consider how to use ambient, tangible, or embodied interaction possibilities to empower older people to take charge of their condition.