Behavioral Technique

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 References

More Specific Terms

• biofeedback (BF)
• pelvic muscle exercise (PMR); Kegel exercises
• progressive muscle relaxation
• prompted voiding
• psychosocial intervention

Introduction

• Specific interventions designed to alter the relationship between the patient's symptoms & his/her behavior &/or environment for the treatment of maladaptive patterns. This may be achieved by modification of the behavior &/or environment of the patient. A coping strategy in which patients are taught to monitor & evaluate their own behavior & to modify their reactions to pain.

• See biofeedback, bladder retraining, pelvic muscle exercises, prompted voiding.

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

References

1. National Guideline Clearinghouse (1) Promoting continence using prompted voiding. (2) Promoting continence using prompted voiding 2011 supplement. Registered Nurses Association of Ontario ngc-guideline: [1]

behavioral technique/intervention