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Complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) may offer adjuvant treatment options for patients with bladder pain syndrome (BPS) for which “traditional” therapies alone have failed. The goal of CAM therapies is improved quality of life through patient education and empowerment. CAM therapy is individualized to the need of the patient. Support groups, behavioral techniques, lifestyle modification, and psychotherapy are some examples of different types of CAM therapies employed in the treatment of patients with BPS.
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Baxter, Z.C., Levey, H.R., Fariello, J.Y., Moldwin, R.M. (2013). Complementary and Alternative Medical Treatments of Bladder Pain Syndrome. In: Nordling, J., Wyndaele, J., van de Merwe, J., Bouchelouche, P., Cervigni, M., Fall, M. (eds) Bladder Pain Syndrome. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6929-3_18
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