Posttraumatic stress disorder in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: Relationship to patient phenotype and clinical practice implications.
Lindsey C McKernanBenjamin N JohnsonWilliam S ReynoldsDavid A WilliamsJennifer S CheavensRoger R DmochowskiLeslie J CroffordPublished in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2018)
We recommend that patients with IC/BPS and widespread pain have ongoing screening and monitoring of PTSD. We recommend using trauma-informed care practices with these patients to increase trust and safety, which could improve treatment compliance and follow-up.
Keyphrases
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- clinical practice
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- pain management
- chronic pain
- chronic kidney disease
- primary care
- palliative care
- prognostic factors
- spinal cord injury
- peritoneal dialysis
- case report
- spinal cord
- quality improvement
- depressive symptoms
- health information
- combination therapy