title: Use and effectiveness of complementary therapies among women with interstitial cystitis.
abstract: Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition that may go undiagnosed for years. Patients may turn to complementary therapies to find relief of symptoms. A survey was done to assess the use and effectiveness of these therapies by adult women diagnosed with the disorder.
authors.affiliation: Pelvic Health Center, ProHealth Care, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, WI, USA.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.affiliation: Pelvic Health Center, ProHealth Care, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, WI, USA.
authors.forename: Kristine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Zinkgraf
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D055815:Young Adult