Conference
Perceived Impacts, Facilitators and Barriers, and Recommendations to Support Diabetes Self-Management for Older Persons in Canada Through the Aging, Community and Health Research Unit – Community Partnership Program (ACHRU-CPP)
Abstract
Introduction: Older people (≥65 years) living with multiple (≥3) chronic conditions (MCC) and diabetes have reduced physical function, increased health services use, and interactions with multiple healthcare providers. They often rely on family/friend caregivers, which can lead to poor mental and physical health for caregivers. Self-management support interventions in this population can improve self-reported health and reduce falls. However, …
Authors
Markle-Reid M; Ganann R; Yous M-L; Chambers T; Ploeg J; Fisher K; Northwood M
Volume
22
Publisher
Ubiquity Press
DOI
10.5334/ijic.icic22094
Conference proceedings
International Journal of Integrated Care
Issue
S3
ISSN
1568-4156