Practical Application of Value-Based Medicine in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is prevalent and a complex multifactorial condition. The incidence is rising. CPPS patients may benefit from multidisciplinary care in a structured care pathway.

Aim and objectives

The aim of this explorative study is to give an overview of patient and healthcare provider perspectives on the current patient journey to implement these perspectives in a CPPS care pathway.

Methods

A Qualitative study was performed using nominal group technique. The participants were nine female patients CPPS and fourteen healthcare providers involved in CPPS care. The perspectives of the stakeholder groups on the individual components of the CPPS patient journey were collected.

Results

Five overarching key topics were identified: struc

SUBMITTER: Wissing MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11682562 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature