behavioral technique/intervention

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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.

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