BMC Urology is calling for submissions to our Collection of Current insights into chronic pelvic pain.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a complex and debilitating condition that affects a significant number of individuals, particularly women. It encompasses a wide range of diagnoses and symptoms and can have a profound impact on quality of life, mental health, and overall well-being. The management of chronic pelvic pain presents a considerable challenge due to its multifactorial nature, involving gynecological, urological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neuroimmunological components. Current management strategies often require a multidisciplinary approach, including medical, surgical, psychological, and other conservative interventions.
Effective management of CPP is essential for enhancing the quality of life of affected individuals and reducing the associated physical, psychological, and socioeconomic impacts. Our Collection seeks to delve into various aspects of CPP management, including but not limited to:
- Multidisciplinary approaches to CPP management: collaborative and interdisciplinary care models for CPP management involving urologists, pain specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- The integration of CPP management strategies into urological care, including health policy and system-level approaches.
- Early detection and screening methods for identifying individuals at risk of developing CPP or those with undiagnosed conditions contributing to pelvic pain.
- Evidence-based treatment modalities and management strategies for alleviating CPP symptoms and improving patient outcomes.
- Innovative interventions for CPP management.
- Health promotion and prevention strategies aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of CPP through lifestyle modifications, patient education, and preventive interventions.
- The role of digital health technologies, telemedicine, and mobile health applications in supporting CPP management, monitoring, and patient engagement.
- Psychosocial aspects of chronic pelvic pain: understanding the experiences and perspectives of individuals living with CPP, as well as their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers, to inform patient-centered care approaches.
- Addressing disparities and improving access to CPP services, particularly among underserved populations, through innovative care delivery models and community outreach programs.
- Training and education initiatives for urologists, primary care providers, and allied healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in CPP diagnosis and management.
This Collection aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. By focusing on CPP management strategies, we aim to address a critical area of unmet need in urological care and improve the lives of those affected by this challenging condition.
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