Research on Improving the Use of Acute Care Hospitals for Seniors in Retirement Homes

We are looking for research participants for the study:

"Understanding and improving the use of acute care hospitals for older adults in retirement homes"

Principal Investigator: Dr. Chantal Backman

The goal of this study is to better understand the reasons why older adult retirement home residents require unexpected visits to the hospital.

Who can participate?

● Retirement home residents (age 65+) who have had an emergency department visit in the last 12 months

● Family and friend caregivers (age 18+) of a retirement home resident who had an emergency department visit in the last 12 months

What does participation involve?

You will be asked to complete a 1-hour interview. You may choose to complete the interview in-person, on the phone, or online.

Why should I participate?

Your participation may help researchers identify ways to improve the healthcare system, benefitting others who live in retirement homes in the future.

Participants will also receive a $25 Tim Horton's gift care as a token of appreciation.

If you are interested:

Scan the QR code or contact Laura Freeman, Research Coordinator