Individuals Experiences of Sacral Neuromodulation
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Minding the Bladder: Individuals Experiences of Adjustment to Chronic Pain Following Sacral Neuromodulation
IRAS ID
217150
Contact name
Adriene Berkeley
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
City, University of London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 8 months, 30 days
Research summary
Bladder dysfunction often impacts individual’s quality of life, personal relationships, employability and can lead to psychological distress. The surgical procedure to restore corrective function is Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM). While effective in improving bladder abnormalities, SNM is commonly associated with chronic pain which can also have psychosocial consequences. Research to date has neglected to explore the adjustment to chronic pain individuals make after successful SNM. In fact, adjustment is often seen as an outcome measure rather than a process of adaptation. The current study will explore experiences of sacral neuromodulation treatment considering adjustment to postoperative chronic pain. Using a qualitative approach to gain a rich, in-depth understanding of experience, the findings could lead to future quantitative work and interventions that could target potential difficulties. It is essential to gain greater knowledge of individuals experiences as improving individual’s psychological wellbeing in healthcare is an important topic in the agenda for future research.
REC name
London - Camden & Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/0267
Date of REC Opinion
21 Apr 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion