title: Holistic interventions protocol for interstitial cystitis symptom control: a case study.
abstract: Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a disabling bladder disorder that leads patients on an endless journey in search of treatment options to control their painful symptoms. Although there are some medical treatments available, no one treatment is completely effective. The Neuman model provides the rationale for the use of holistic prevention interventions with IC patients. Holistic interventions can help IC patients to retain, attain, and maintain system stability. A case study of 1 IC patient, who successfully used holistic approaches to achieve system stability, is described.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. kubschm@uwgb.edu
authors.forename: Sylvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kubsch
authors.forename: Suzanne M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Linton
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hankerson
authors.forename: Harriet
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wichowski
mesh_terms: D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016294:Models, Nursing; D012064:Relaxation Therapy