Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Sharing stories, building connections, and regaining control: a qualitative study of cognitive behavioural therapy for endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain. |
| Authors: |
Dowding, Charlotte (AUTHOR), Mikocka-Walus, Antonina (AUTHOR), Skvarc, David (AUTHOR), O'Shea, Melissa (AUTHOR), Olive, Lisa (AUTHOR), Evans, Subhadra (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Counselling Psychology Quarterly. Jun2026, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p296-317. 22p. |
| Subjects: |
Treatment of endometriosis, Pelvic pain treatment, Chronic pain treatment, Qualitative research, Research funding, Interviewing, Psychological adaptation, Group psychotherapy, Symptom burden, Endometriosis, Thematic analysis, Sound recordings, Research methodology, Cognitive therapy, Self-consciousness (Awareness), Patients' attitudes, Employment, Educational attainment |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| Abstract: |
Aim: This qualitative study aimed to understand the experiences of participants with endometriosis undertaking a CBT intervention. Methods: Fourteen women who completed an eight-week, online, group-based CBT intervention as part of a randomised controlled trial were included in the study. All participants had endometriosis and persistent pain for at least six months. Inductive reflexive thematic analysis was used to explore meaning and areas of interest. Results: Four themes were generated that described participants' experiences, including 1) The need for psychological care across the endometriosis journey; 2) Psychologists are part of the "village" needed to manage endometriosis; 3) "Breaking the cycle" of symptoms and building self-awareness with CBT; and 4) Reframing and regaining "control" of endometriosis, and living well. Conclusions: CBT was perceived as a needed, and valuable part of endometriosis treatment, and should be offered as part of multidisciplinary endometriosis care. CBT techniques offer an accessible and long-term option for managing endometriosis symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
