Evaluation of a community paramedicine health promotion and lifestyle risk assessment program for older adults who live in social housing: a cluster randomized trial
BACKGROUND: Low-income older adults who live in subsidized housing have higher mortality
and morbidity. We aimed to determine if a community paramedicine program — in which …
and morbidity. We aimed to determine if a community paramedicine program — in which …
[HTML][HTML] Poverty and food insecurity of older adults living in social housing in Ontario: a cross-sectional study
Background Poverty and food insecurity have been linked to poor health and morbidity,
especially in older adults. Housing is recognized as a social determinant of health, and very little …
especially in older adults. Housing is recognized as a social determinant of health, and very little …
Reducing 9-1-1 emergency medical service calls by implementing a community paramedicine program for vulnerable older adults in public housing in Canada: a multi …
…, M Pirrie, B McLeod, F Marzanek… - Prehospital …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Objective: Older adults account for 38–48% of emergency medical service (EMS)
calls, have more chronic diseases, and those with low income have lower quality of life. …
calls, have more chronic diseases, and those with low income have lower quality of life. …
[HTML][HTML] Risk of falls and fear of falling in older adults residing in public housing in Ontario, Canada: findings from a multisite observational study
Background Falls in older adults is a widely researched topic. However, older adults residing
in public housing are a vulnerable population that may have unique risk factors for falls. …
in public housing are a vulnerable population that may have unique risk factors for falls. …
Assessing health literacy among older adults living in subsidized housing: a cross-sectional study
Objectives This study aimed to assess functional health literacy levels among older adults
living in subsidized housing in Hamilton, Ontario, and to assess the relationships between …
living in subsidized housing in Hamilton, Ontario, and to assess the relationships between …
[HTML][HTML] Health knowledge and self-efficacy to make health behaviour changes: a survey of older adults living in Ontario social housing
Background Older adults living in social housing are a vulnerable population facing unique
challenges with health literacy and chronic disease self-management. We investigated this …
challenges with health literacy and chronic disease self-management. We investigated this …
Subjective social isolation or loneliness in older adults residing in social housing in Ontario: a cross-sectional study
Background: Older adults face greater risk of social isolation, but the extent of social isolation
among low-income older adults living in social housing is unknown. This study aims to …
among low-income older adults living in social housing is unknown. This study aims to …
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a community paramedicine programme for low-income seniors living in subsidised housing: the community paramedicine at clinic …
Objectives To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic)
programme compared with usual care in seniors residing in subsidised housing. …
programme compared with usual care in seniors residing in subsidised housing. …
[HTML][HTML] Development of a community health and wellness pilot in a subsidised seniors' apartment building in Hamilton, Ontario: Community Health Awareness …
…, B McDonough, B McLeod, F Marzanek… - BMC research …, 2015 - Springer
Background Older adults have higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and
falls, leading to costly emergency medical service (EMS) calls and emergency room visits. …
falls, leading to costly emergency medical service (EMS) calls and emergency room visits. …
Rationale and methods of a multicentre randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of a Community Health Assessment Programme with Emergency Medical …
Introduction Chronic diseases and falls substantially contribute to morbidity/mortality among
seniors, causing this population to frequently seek emergency medical care. Research …
seniors, causing this population to frequently seek emergency medical care. Research …
