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Flores-Sandoval C, Sibbald SL, Ryan BL, Adams TL, Suskin N, McKelvie R, Elliott J, Orange JB. Virtual care during COVID-19: The perspectives of older adults and their healthcare providers in a cardiac rehabilitation setting. Can J Aging 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38389488 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980824000102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
Abstract
The present study aimed to explore the perspectives of older adults and health providers on cardiac rehabilitation care provided virtually during COVID-19. A qualitative exploratory methodology was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 older adults and 6 healthcare providers. Five themes emerged from the data: (1) Lack of emotional intimacy when receiving virtual care, (2) Inadequacy of virtual platforms, (3) Saving time with virtual care, (4) Virtual care facilitated accessibility, and (5) Loss of connections with patients and colleagues. Given that virtual care continues to be implemented, and in some instances touted as an optimal option for the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation, it is critical to address the needs of older adults living with cardiovascular disease and their healthcare providers. This is particularly crucial related to issues accessing and using technology, as well as older adults' need to build trust and emotional connection with their providers.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Shannon L Sibbald
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- School of Health Studies, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Departments of Family Medicine and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine
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- Department of Sociology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- St Joseph's Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention Program, London, Ontario, Canada
- St. Joseph's Health Care London, Ontario, Canada
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- St Joseph's Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention Program, London, Ontario, Canada
- St. Joseph's Health Care London, Ontario, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Skeldon M, Harris D, Dent R, Shiau JY. A comparison of virtual and in person delivery of a full meal replacement program for obesity. Obes Sci Pract 2024; 10:e718. [PMID: 38259352 PMCID: PMC10801667 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Objective Full meal replacement (FMR) Intensive Lifestyle Interventions (ILI) have been used for weight management. However, predictors of efficacy with these programs are less clear. The primary objective was to assess weight loss predictors in a community-based FMR ILI program. A secondary objective was to determine if weight loss was different between virtual and in person ILI. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study involving 234 patients who started the program between 1 January 2016 and 3 March 2021. In the 24-week program, patients spent 12 weeks on FMR and then transitioned back to food for the remainder, with weekly follow up with a physician and group sessions with a dietitian. Visits were in person prior to March 2020 and virtual afterward. Results Patients' average age was 47.5 years (SD = 12.0) and 73.5% were female. Average weight loss was 14.3% (SD = 6.2%). There was no significant difference in weight loss between virtual and in person programs. Patients on a Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist prior lost less weight. Other significant associations between groups were baseline Hemoglobin A1C, classes attended, as well as the age since peak weight. Conclusion Weight loss from virtual ILI was not significantly different from person ILI. More research is needed to determine how to best stratify care as virtual or in person using FMR programs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Matthew Skeldon
- Division of General Internal MedicineDepartment of MedicineUniversity of SaskatchewanSaskatoonSaskatchewanCanada
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- LEAF Weight Management ClinicDivision of Endocrinology and MetabolismUniversity of OttawaOttawaOntarioCanada
- Richmond Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery ProgramRichmondBritish ColumbiaCanada
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- LEAF Weight Management ClinicDivision of Endocrinology and MetabolismUniversity of OttawaOttawaOntarioCanada
- The Ottawa Hospital Weight Management ClinicUniversity of OttawaOttawaOntarioCanada
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- LEAF Weight Management ClinicDivision of Endocrinology and MetabolismUniversity of OttawaOttawaOntarioCanada
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