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Virtual fall program assessment for frail Canadian community-dwelling older adults: Examining equitable accessibility.

Sophie M WeissMatthew CasteloBarbara LiuMireille Norris
Published in: Digital health (2023)
Patients assessed virtually were similarly frail as the in-person controls but had increased use of walking aids, medications, IADL assistance, and cognitive impairment. In a Canadian context, frail and high socioeconomic status older adults continued to access treatment through virtual FPP assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting both the benefits of virtual care and potential inequity.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive impairment
  • end stage renal disease
  • quality improvement
  • ejection fraction
  • community dwelling
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • lower limb
  • pain management