Virtual fall program assessment for frail Canadian community-dwelling older adults: Examining equitable accessibility.
Sophie M WeissMatthew CasteloBarbara LiuMireille NorrisPublished 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.