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Frailty
Research

The impact of eConsult on each of the five domains of the quintuple aim for health care improvement (i.e., enhancing population health, improving provider experience, improving patient experience, reducing system costs, and advancing health equity (Nundy et al. 2022)) is tracked and measured through evaluation activities. The continued adoption and meaningful use of the eConsult digital health tool is evaluated over time, and results are disseminated in a concise, cohesive, and engaging manner to various stakeholders to increase dialogue and awareness of the eConsult program. Dissemination materials include infographics, research posters & presentations, slide decks, use of social media and website, data visualization through dashboards, and evidence briefs.

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Nundy, S., Cooper, L., and Mate, K. The Quintuple Aim for Health Care Improvement, A New Imperative to Advance Health Equity. JAMA, 2022. 327(6), p. 521-522.

Frailty Research Publications

  • Schneider T, Farrell B, Karunananthan S, Afkham A, Keely E, Liddy C, McCarthy LM. (2024 April). Classification system for primary care provider eConsults about medications for older adults with frailty. BMC Primary Care. 25(1):104. doi: 10.1186/s12875-024-02340-5.

  • Karunananthan S, Bonacci G, Fung C, Huang A, Robert B, McCutcheon T, Houghton D, Hakimjavadi R, Keely E, Liddy C. (2024 January). What do primary care providers want to know when caring for patients living with frailty? An analysis of eConsult communications between primary care providers and specialists. BMC Health Services Research. 24(1):76. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-10542-x.

  • Karunananthan S, Rahgozar A, Hakimjavadi R, Yan H, Dalsania K, Bergman H, Ghose B, LaPlante J, McCutcheon T, McIsaac D, Rahimi S, Sourial N, Thandi M, Wong S, Liddy C. (2023 November). Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Identification and Management of Frailty: A Scoping Review Protocol. BMJ Open, 13(12):e076918. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076918.

  • Hakimjavadi, R, Karunananthan, S, Fung, C, Levi, C, Helmer-Smith, M, LaPlante, J, Gazarin, M, Rahgozar, A, Afkham, A, Keely, E, Liddy, C. (2023, March). Using electronic consultation (eConsult) to identify frailty in provider-to-provider communication: a feasibility and validation study. BMC Geriatrics.  doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03870-w  

  • Roy V, Liddy C, Karunananthan S, Backman C. (2022, July). Frailty Management Practices for Older Adults in Primary Care Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Nursing Student Scholarship, 9. doi:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/ijnss/article/view/75782 

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