Poster Session  |   November 2018
When Chronic Pelvic Pain Symptoms Increase: Occupational Therapy Can Help Clients Reengage in Daily Occupations
Cindy Hayden, DHEd, OTR/L, CHT
Author Affiliations
  • Eastern Kentucky University
Article Information
Health and Wellness / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   November 2018
When Chronic Pelvic Pain Symptoms Increase: Occupational Therapy Can Help Clients Reengage in Daily Occupations
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211505152p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO7016
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211505152p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO7016
Abstract

Date Presented 4/21/2018

A study of 579 women with chronic pelvic pain identified factors that increased symptoms. Significant associations were found with consumption of bladder-irritating food and drinks, increased stress, poor sleep, pressure or vibration to the pelvic area, and decreased general health.

Primary Author and Speaker: Cindy Hayden