Publications by authors named "Lorraine Flick"
Introduction And Hypothesis: We sought to understand factors that are important to patients for the management of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) during both an acute episode and for the prevention of future episodes.
Methods: This was a qualitative study with focus groups in women with recurrent UTIs. Participants filled out information about prior recurrent UTI treatment and the Belief about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ).
Introduction And Hypothesis: There is a relative lack of data regarding how patients weigh various factors when choosing a treatment strategy for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Our aim is to describe patient experience with their current and prior treatments and discuss factors they consider when choosing a treatment.
Methods: Twenty-one women with IC/BPS participated in five focus groups moderated by a psychologist.
Diet Modifications in Older Women With Fecal Incontinence: A Qualitative Study.
Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg
April 2020
Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate dietary modification strategies used by community-dwelling older women to manage their fecal incontinence (FI).
Methods: We conducted a qualitative study with focus groups wherein women 65 years and older with FI shared their experiences managing the condition. We explored the following: (1) association between diet and FI symptoms, (2) dietary strategies and modifications used by older women to manage FI, and (3) patient input about disseminating diet modification information and strategies.