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EXploring Patterns of Use and Effects of Adult Day Programs to Improve Trajectories of Continuing CarE

Launched by YORK UNIVERSITY · May 30, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 13, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Adult Day Programs Older Adults Program Evaluation Cohort Studies Health Administrative Data

ClinConnect Summary

Adult day programs provide critical supports to both, older adults living in the community, and their family/friend caregivers. This is essential because ensuring high-quality care in the community for as long as possible and avoiding or delaying long-term care home admissions are key priorities of older adults, their caregivers, and healthcare systems. While most older adults in Canada receive care in the community, about 10% of newly admitted nursing home residents have relatively low care needs that could be met in the community with the right supports. Caregivers provide most of the car...

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • • Persons aged 65 years and over
  • • Initial RAI-HC assessment completed
  • • Attendance of an adult day program (for cohort 1)
  • • Receipt of any community-based continuing care services, other than adult day program (cohort 2)
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • • - No receipt of any community-based continuing care service

Trial Officials

Matthias Hoben, PhD

Principal Investigator

York University

About York University

York University is a leading research institution located in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation across various disciplines. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, York University actively engages in clinical trials aimed at improving health outcomes and addressing critical medical challenges. The university's commitment to ethical research practices, coupled with its state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty, positions it as a pivotal sponsor in the clinical research landscape, contributing valuable insights to the scientific community and enhancing patient care.

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