Maria T. Chao

PURPOSE: This pilot study tested the feasibility and acceptability of a pragmatic randomized trial evaluating group-based non-pharmacologic approaches to increase access in primary care and improve pain-related outcomes. METHODS: This 2 × …

Objective: Yoga has been recommended as a complementary management strategy for women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), but many women lack access to specialized yoga instruction for this indication, and few data are available to evaluate cha…

Abstract Introduction One in seven women suffer from chronic pelvic pain (CPP), a syndrome associated with decreased sexual desire, decreased enjoyment of sexual activity, and increased conflict with sexual partners. Pelvic yoga has been re…

OBJECTIVE: To develop a group-based therapeutic yoga program for women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and explore the effects of this program on pain severity, sexual function, and well-being. METHODS: A yoga therapy program for CPP was de…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate group medical visits using an integrative health approach for underserved women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). We implemented an integrative medicine program to improve quality of life among women …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of and factors associated with use of complementary health approaches among women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). DESIGN: We analyzed data from the Study of Pelvic Problems, Hy…

Providing comprehensive care for chronic pelvic pain is impeded by time and resource constraints of the standard health care visit. To provide patient education, psychosocial support, and health care assessment, we developed group visits fo…