Sensory Processing Dysfunction and Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: Women share their experiences of participating in a sensory-based home programme

INTRODUCTION: Sensory processing dysfunction (SPD) has only recently been described in women with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD). However, female sexual pain is a virtually unknown area of practice for occupational therapists providing intervention adults SPD AIM: To describe the experiences GPPPD identified sensory who followed sensory-based home programme METHODS: Purposive, non-probability sampling was used to recruit participants qualitative arm study after they presented quantitative part study. Semi-structured individual interviews were gather information and sufficient power reached five interviewed. Data analysed descriptively using inductive thematic saliency analyses RESULTS: Two themes identified. Theme one: Changes experienced participating programme, reflected increased insight into (allowing identify triggers) intra-personal changes (increased tolerance stimuli, feelings control I can breathe again). two: Coping strategies employed by GPPPD, included seeking, work environments, positive reinterpretation/growth, acceptance, socio-emotional support (you're not one. There are plenty us out there CONCLUSION: A catering specific profiles beneficial as non-invasive therapy approach (based on integrative therapy) both Implications therapy: • context an emergent field therapy, thus need expand service-delivery this population other practitioners such gynaecologists must be alerted non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical option patients. Contribute knowledgebase integration adult population. Improve therapist's role sexuality. Emphasize importance treatment programme.