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ArticleWomen's health (London, England)

Where best practice pain care and patient expectations for care meet: Exploring patient expectations around chronic pelvic pain, physiotherapy, and the biopsychosocial model of care.

Michelle Hong, Allison Crone, Elza Gashi, Meghan Pietluch, Maddy Reinders, Jayden Uchida, Adriano Nella, Crystal MacKay, Olivia Drodge, Rachael Bosma

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Michelle HongDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Allison CroneDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Elza GashiDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Meghan PietluchDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Maddy ReindersDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Jayden UchidaDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Adriano NellaWomen's College Hospital, Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute, ON, Canada.
Crystal MacKayDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Olivia DrodgeDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Rachael BosmaWomen's College Hospital, Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-3706-0379

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Abstract

backgroundPelvic physiotherapy (PT) is a holistic and evidence-based treatment for chronic pelvic pain (CPP). It is important to understand patient expectations for treatment to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. The current literature lacks information about patient expectations for CPP pelvic PT.

objectivesTo describe the expectations around treatment and the role of pelvic PT for patients with CPP.

designWe conducted a qualitative study and interviewed 10 participants who were on the waitlist for CPP PT at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, ON, about CPP and pelvic PT.

methodsWe recruited patients on the pelvic pain PT waitlist who were assigned female at birth, 18 years of age or older, diagnosed with CPP for more than 6 months. The 1 -h long interviews were conducted via Zoom by two PT students before being transcribed with NVivo. Inductive content analysis was used to create themes and categorize the participant data.

resultsWe describe three main themes to convey the experiences of participants living with CPP and their expectations for pelvic PT: (1) Expectations are clouded by a lack of understanding, (2) Pelvic PT will provide a new way to get relief, and (3) My role is to be open to try new things.

conclusionsPelvic PT should incorporate education regarding CPP, strong therapeutic alliance with the patient, effective communication, and integration of the biopsychosocial approach to care to better meet patient expectations and improve quality of care. This study highlights the critical importance of providing patients with consistent, accurate, and comprehensive education on CPP, pain treatment and self-management strategies, and the role of pelvic PT. By delivering this foundational knowledge early in the patient's treatment plan, we can influence patient expectations, enhance both patient engagement and outcomes in pelvic PT, leading to a more holistic, informed, and effective approach to patient care.

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Chronic PainPain ManagementPatient SatisfactionPelvic PainPhysical Therapy ModalitiesAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMiddle AgedModels, BiopsychosocialQualitative ResearchYoung Adultchronic pelvic painpatient expectationspelvic health physical therapy

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PMID40560036
PMCPMC12198529

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