Faculty
Health Sciences
Supervisor Name
Afshin Vafaei
Keywords
Homecare, older adults, intersectionality, Canada, CLSA, PRISMA
Description
This research in progress aims to systematically review and analyze the key determinants influencing homecare use among older adults, with a focus on factors such as socioeconomic status, social isolation, gender, and health conditions. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these factors shape homecare utilization, helping to inform healthcare policies and interventions that promote equitable access to homecare services for aging populations.
Acknowledgements
I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Afshin Vafaei for his valuable guidance, Sarah Lanteigne for her insightful discussions, and Maria Tavares for her dedicated efforts. I also acknowledge the support of Western Libraries, Western Research, and the Faculty of Health Sciences in this endeavour.
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Exploring Determinants of Homecare Use in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
This research in progress aims to systematically review and analyze the key determinants influencing homecare use among older adults, with a focus on factors such as socioeconomic status, social isolation, gender, and health conditions. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these factors shape homecare utilization, helping to inform healthcare policies and interventions that promote equitable access to homecare services for aging populations.