Learning Objectives

Medical Students

1. Define Chronic Pelvic Pain
2. Describe multifactorial and complex etiology of CPP

OBGYN Residents

1. Demonstrate a systematic approach to the assessment of a chronic pain patient, including:
   1. Describe visceral causes of pelvic pain involving the reproductive organs, bowel and bladder, low back pain
   2. Describe the musculoskeletal and neuropathic causes of pelvic pain including abdominal and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, low back and hip issues
   3. Describe psychosocial contributors to morbidity such as anxiety and depression
2. Describe a variety of chronic pain management strategies, including: medication, surgery, physical therapy, psychological therapy, mind/body interventions, and herbal and nutritional therapies
3. Second year residents complete a 6-week rotation in the chronic pelvic pain clinic

School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program

1. Demonstrate a systematic approach to the assessment of a chronic pain patient, including:
   1. Describe visceral causes of pelvic pain involving the reproductive organs, bowel and bladder
   2. Describe the musculoskeletal and neuropathic causes of pelvic pain including abdominal and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, low back and hip issues
   3. Describe psychosocial contributors to morbidity such as anxiety and depression
2. Describe a variety of chronic pain management strategies, including: medication, surgery, physical therapy, psychological therapy, mind/body interventions, and herbal and nutritional therapies

Post-graduate Interdisciplinary and All Learners

1. Describe current issues in the diagnosis and management of CPP

Acknowledgements

• Lee Learman, MD, Clinical mentor
• Maria Chao, DrPh, MPA, Co-investigator, Centering CPP research
• Wendy Katzman, DPTSc, OCS, Physical therapist
• Lizanne Pastore, PT, MA, COMT, Physical therapist
• Heather Howard, PhD, Sexologist
• Margy Hutchison, CNM, Centering Model