A Randomized Clinical Trial for Women With Vulvodynia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Supportive Psychotherapy
Masheb R, Kerns R, Lozano C, Minkin M, Richman S. A Randomized Clinical Trial for Women With Vulvodynia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Supportive Psychotherapy. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2009, 64: 305-306. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000347335.07172.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive behavioral therapyPain severityCBT groupSPT groupSupportive psychotherapyEmotional functionClinical trialsPhysician ratingsTreatment groupsTreatment of vulvodyniaChronic vulvar painPsychological interventionsGreater patient satisfactionSexual function outcomesEfficacy of CBTEffective psychosocial treatmentsOverall sexual functioningSelf-management approachSelf-management skillsSpecific behavioral interventionsPain outcomesVulvar painFunction outcomesPatient satisfactionSexual function