title: The impact of self-care practices on treatment of interstitial cystitis.
abstract: Self-care, as a theoretical base of practice in caring for patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), has been suggested as a model of holistic health. Those living with IC look to the nurse/health care practitioner for intervention and care. Nurses operating from the self-care nursing framework may find this model useful in caring for patients with IC. These patients are educated by the nurse regarding preventative measures, interventions, and advanced treatments and therefore may be in a better position to participate in achieving the goal of optimal health. Self-care nursing helps the client to care for themselves through education, resource acquisition, and role-modeling positive behavioral outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Celeste Mulry
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Baldwin
authors.forename: Scott William
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Herr
mesh_terms: D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D012648:Self Care