Publications by authors named "Ivette M Freytes"
Article Synopsis
- Stroke caregivers often struggle, highlighting the need for web-based interventions that enhance their skills and provide psycho-education.
- A pilot study utilized a pretest-posttest design with qualitative interviews to evaluate a 4-week telephone and web-based program for caregivers associated with stroke patients from the Veterans Health Administration.
- Results showed a 77% completion rate, with significant decreases in caregiver depression and burden, while qualitative feedback indicated the program was valuable for stress management and health prioritization, necessitating further rigorous testing for effectiveness.
Background: A recommendation to undergo a colonoscopy, an invasive procedure that requires commitment and motivation, planning (scheduling and finding a driver) and preparation (diet restriction and laxative consumption), may be uniquely challenging for individuals with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs). This qualitative study aimed to describe the barriers and facilitators to colonoscopy experienced by such patients.
Materials And Methods: Semistructured focus groups were conducted with male Veterans who were scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy and either failed to complete the procedure or completed the examination.