Christoph Dybowski

article 2021

Physiotherapy and combined cognitive-behavioural therapy for patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome: results of a non-randomised controlled feasibility trial

·doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053421

OBJECTIVE: To explore feasibility in terms of delivering and evaluating a combination of physiotherapy and psychotherapy for patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). DESIGN: Prospective non-randomised controlled pilot study. SETTI…

article 2019

Somatic and psychosocial determinants of symptom severity and quality of life in male and female patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome

·doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.02.010

AimsTo investigate the combined impact of somatic and psychosocial factors on symptom severity and physical and mental quality of life (QoL) in male and female patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS).MethodsWe examined 234 patient…

article 2018

Combined Cognitive-Behavioural and Physiotherapeutic Therapy for Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (COMBI-CPPS): study protocol for a controlled feasibility trial

·doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2387-4

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a pain condition perceived in the pelvic area for at least 6 months. While evidence of the aetiology and maintenance of CPPS is still unclear and therapy options are rare, there is prelimin…

article 2018

Predictors of pain, urinary symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS): A prospective 12-month follow-up study

·doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2018.06.013

ObjectiveChronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) can affect both men and women and often causes substantial impairment to quality of life. Although cross-sectional studies have suggested that psychosocial aspects may constitute important factor…

article 2017

Mental disorders in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS)

·doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2017.04.011

ObjectiveChronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a debilitating pain condition with prevalence rates between 2.0% and 26.6%. Studies indicate that CPPS is often associated with psychosocial factors, but little is known about the presence of …