Understanding of the quantity and nature of health services utilization of older adults living with health conditions

Summary

Project ID: 2020-051/2021 0950 114 000
Type of Response: Research report
Knowledge User: Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto
ICES Scientists: Susan Bronskill, Lesley Plumptre
Summary: In order to facilitate planning for geriatric clinical services in Ontario, the Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Office aims to examine the use of health services among older adults living with complex health conditions, and to compare it among recipients and non-recipients of health services from geriatric medicine specialists, geriatric psychiatry specialists, care of the elderly primary care physicians, and/or interprofessional geriatric programs and services. Results from this study will aid in the development of clinical models in collaboration with OHTs and relevant institutions prioritizing older adults living with complex health conditions as a population of focus.
Status: Completed