Empowered management for pelvic pain: The experiences of women with persistent pelvic pain participating in an online self-directed self-management program while they wait for interprofessional care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persistent pelvic pain is pain sensed in or around the pelvis and is often associated with negative cognitive, behavioral, sexual, and emotional consequences. The lack of interprofessional persistent pelvic pain management programs that address the complex interplay of biopsychosocial factors result in lengthy wait times and negative health outcomes. Limited access to evidence informed self-management educational resources contributes to poor coping strategies. Evidence shows that self-management education and strategies support patients while they wait for care. However, very few studies explore the patient's lived experience of participating in an online educational program designed for persistent pelvic pain.

Objectives

This study aims to understand the experie

SUBMITTER: Burke E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10822071 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature