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[HTML][HTML] The effect of community-based programs on diabetes prevention in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M Shirinzadeh, B Afshin-Pour, R Angeles… - Globalization and …, 2019 - Springer
Background The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can have a
substantial impact in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Community-based programs …
substantial impact in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Community-based programs …
Advance directives: survey of primary care patients
R O'Sullivan, K Mailo, R Angeles, G Agarwal - Canadian Family Physician, 2015 - cfp.ca
Objective To establish the prevalence of patients with advance directives in a family practice,
and to describe patients’ perspectives on a family doctor’s role in initiating discussions …
and to describe patients’ perspectives on a family doctor’s role in initiating discussions …
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] Social factors in frequent callers: a description of isolation, poverty and quality of life in those calling emergency medical services frequently
Background Frequent users of emergency medical services (EMS) comprise a disproportionate
percentage of emergency department (ED) visits. EDs are becoming increasingly …
percentage of emergency department (ED) visits. EDs are becoming increasingly …
[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 …
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. …
The effectiveness of web-based tools for improving blood glucose control in patients with diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis
OBJECTIVES: Health promotion using web-based tools may provide some benefit to patients
with diabetes mellitus. This meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of web-based tools …
with diabetes mellitus. This meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of web-based tools …
Primary health care needs for a priority population: a survey of professional truck drivers
OBJECTIVES: We pilot-tested a survey instrument to examine the risk factors and health needs
of Canadian truck drivers. METHODS: A self-administered survey was completed by truck …
of Canadian truck drivers. METHODS: A self-administered survey was completed by truck …
[HTML][HTML] Choosing the most appropriate existing type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool for use in the Philippines: a case-control study with an urban Filipino population
G Agarwal, MM Guingona, J Gaber, R Angeles… - BMC Public Health, 2019 - Springer
Background As the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) increases in low- to middle-income
countries, the burden on individuals and health care systems also increases. The use of …
countries, the burden on individuals and health care systems also increases. The use of …