Journal Publications are listed below in chronological order:
The stroke transitional care intervention for older adults with stroke and multimorbidity: a multisite pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Markle-Reid, M., Fisher, K., Walker, K., Beauchamp, M., Cameron, J., Dayler, R., Fleck, R., Gafni, A., Ganann, R., Hajas, K., Koetsier, B., Mahoney, R., Pollard, C., Prescott, J., Rooke, T., Whitmore, C.
(2023) BMC Geriatrics https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04403-1
Older adults’ experiences and perceived impacts of the Aging, Community and Health Research Unit – Community Partnership Program (ACHRU-CPP) for diabetes self-management in Canada: A qualitative descriptive study
Yous, M.-L., Ganann, R., Ploeg, J., Markle-Reid, M., Northwood, M., Fisher, K. Valaitis, R., Chambers, T., Montelpare, W., Légaré, F., Beleno, R., Gaudet, G., Giacometti, L., Levely, D., Lindsay, C., Morrison, A. & Tang, F. on behalf of the ACHRU-CPP Research Team.
(2023) BMJ Open http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068694
The Aging, Community and Health Research Unit Community Partnership Program (ACHRU-CPP) for older adults with diabetes and multiple chronic conditions: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Valaitis R, Fisher K, Ganann R, Blais J, Chambers T, Connors R, Gruneir A, Légaré F, MacIntyre J, Montelpare W, Paquette JS, Poitras ME, Riveroll A, Yous M on behalf of the ACHRU-CPP Research Team.
(2022) BMC Geriatrics https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02651-7
Keywords: Older adults, Patient-oriented intervention, Diabetes, Multiple chronic conditions, Pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial, Self-management, Community-based settings, Scalability assessment
Out-of-pocket expenses related to aging in place for frail older people a scoping review
Moody E, Ganann R, Martin-Misener R, Ploeg J, Macdonald M, Weeks L, Orr E, McKibbon S, Jefferies K.
(2021) JBI Evidence Synthesis doi: 10.11124/JBIES-20-00413
Keywords: Aging in place, frailty, older adult, out-of-pocket expenses, scoping review
Engagement of older adults with multimorbidity as patient research partners: Lessons from a patient-oriented research program
Markle-Reid M, Ganann R, Ploeg J, Heald-Taylor G, Kennedy L, McAiney C, Valaitis R.
(2021) Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity https://doi.org/10.1177/2633556521999508
Keywords: Patient engagement, patient-oriented research, older adults, multimorbidity, health intervention
The complexity of living with diabetes and urinary incontinence for older adults with multiple chronic conditions receiving home care services: An Interpretive description study
Northwood M, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D.
(2021) Global Qualitative Nursing Research doi:10.1177/2333393621993452
Keywords: diabetes, older adults, urinary incontinence, home care, multiple chronic conditions, complexity, interpretive description
Cross-sectional study of prevalence and correlates of urinary incontinence in older home-care clients with type 2 diabetes in Ontario, Canada
Northwood M, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D, Fisher K, Ploeg J.
(2021) Canadian Journal of Diabetes, Volume 45, Issue 1, Pages 47-54.e4 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.05.005
Keywords: complexity, diabetes, home care, multiple chronic conditions, older adults, urinary incontinence
Effectiveness of a nurse-led hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multimorbidity and depressive symptoms: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Markle-Reid M, McAiney C, Fisher K, Ganann R, Gauthier A, Heald-Taylor G, McElhaney J, McMillan F, Petrie P, Ploeg J, Urajnik D, Whitmore C.
(2021) PLoS ONE https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254573
Keywords: Elderly, Caregivers, Depression, Critical care and emergency medicine, Hospitals, Mental health and psychiatry, Nurses, Questionnaires
The impact of multimorbidity level and functional limitations on the accuracy of using self-reported survey data compared to administrative data to measure general practitioner and specialist visits in community-living adults
Griffith L, Gruneir A, Fisher K, Aljied R, Perez R, Nguyen F, Patterson C, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Upshur R.
(2021) BMC Health Serv Res https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07160-2
Keywords: Healthcare utilization, Self-report, Administrative data, Agreement, Physician visits, Multimorbidity, Functional limitations
Engagement of older adults with multimorbidity as patient research partners: Lessons from a patient-oriented research program
Markle-Reid M, Ganann R, Ploeg J, Heald-Taylor G, Kennedy L, McAiney C, Valaitis R.
(2021) Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity https://doi.org/10.1177/2633556521999508
Keywords: Patient engagement, patient-oriented research, older adults, multimorbidity, health intervention
Functional limitations in people with multimorbidity and the association with mental health conditions: Baseline data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
Fisher K, Griffith L, Gruneir A, Kanters D, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J.
(2021) PLoS ONE https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255907
Keywords: Mental health and psychiatry, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Emotions, Migraine, Factor analysis, Longitudinal studies, Arthritis
Effect of socio-demographic and health factors on the association between multimorbidity and acute care service use: population-based survey linked to health administrative data
Fisher K, Griffith L, Gruneir A, Upshur R, Perez R, Favotto L, Nguyen F, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J.
(2021) BMC Health Serv Res 21, 62 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-06032-5
Keywords: Acute care service use, Multimorbidity, Socio-demographic factors, Population-based cohort study, Older adults, Emergency department use, Hospital use
Self-management program versus usual care for community-dwelling older adults with multimorbidity: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial in Ontario, Canada
Fisher K, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Bartholomew A, Griffith L, Gafni A, Thabane L, Yous ML.
(2020) Journal of Comorbidity Volume 10: 1–18 https://doi.org/10.1177/2235042X20963390
Keywords: Multimorbidity, Older Adults, Self-management, Home care services, Community-based care, Pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Study protocol for a hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms: a pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial
Markle-Reid M, McAiney C, Ganann R, Fisher L, Gafni A, Gauthier A P, Heald-Taylor G, McElhaney J, Ploeg J, Urajnik D J, Valaitis R, Whitmore C.
(2020) BMC Geriatrics 20, 240 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01638-0
Keywords: Older adults, Multiple chronic conditions, Depressive symptoms, Transitional care, Pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial, Sustainability, Scale-up
Effectiveness of a community program for older adults with Type 2 Diabetes and multimorbidity: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Miklavcic J, Fraser K, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Fisher K, Gafni A, Griffith L, Hirst S, Sadowski C, Thabane L, Triscott J, Upshur R.
(2020) BMC Geriatrics https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01557-0
Keywords: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, comorbidity, older adults, self-management, aging, community-based program
An integrated hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with stroke and multimorbidity: A feasibility study
Markle-Reid M, Valaitis R, Bartholomew A, Fisher K, Fleck R, Ploeg J, Salerno J.
(2020) Journal of Comorbidity https://doi.org/10.1177/2235042X19900451
Keywords: Older adults, transitional care, integrated care, stroke rehabilitation, community living, mobile apps
An evaluation study of caregiver perceptions of the Ontario’s Health Links program
Valaitis R, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Butt M, Ganann R, Murray N, Bookey-Bassett S, Kennedy L, Yousif C.
(2020) PLOS ONE 15(2): e0229579. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229579
Keywords: Patients, surveys, research validity, depression, health systems strengthening, nurses, supervisors, health care providers
Capacity development amongst academic trainees in community-based primary health care research: The Aging, Community and Health Research Unit Experience
Ganann R, Peacock S, Garnett A, Northwood M, Hyde A, Bookey-Bassett S, Kennedy L, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Valaitis R.
(2019) Primary Health Care Research and Development https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423619000732
Keywords: capacity development, interdisciplinary research, training and mentorship
Insights on multimorbidity and associated health service use and costs from three population-based studies of older adults in Ontario with diabetes, dementia and stroke
Griffith L, Gruneir A, Fisher K, Panjwani D, Gafni A, Patterson C, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J.
(2019) BMC Health Services Research 19:313 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4149-3
Keywords: Multimorbidity, Comorbidity, Community-living older adults, Health service utilization, Health service costs
Experiences of community-dwelling older adults living with multiple chronic conditions: A qualitative study
Ploeg J, Canesi M, Fraser K, McAiney C, Kaasalainen S, Markle-Reid M, Dufour S, Garland Baird L, Chambers T.
Feasibility and preliminary effects of an integrated hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with stroke and multimorbidity: A study protocol
Markle-Reid M, Valaitis R, Bartholomew A, Fisher K, Fleck R, Ploeg J, Salerno J, Thabane L.
(2019) Journal of Comorbidity https://doi.org/10.1177/2235042X19828241
Keywords: Older adults, integrated care, transitional care, stroke rehabilitation, mobile apps
Caregivers of older adults with dementia and multiple chronic conditions: Exploring their experiences with significant changes
Ploeg J, Northwood M, Duggleby W, McAiney C A, Chambers T, Peacock S, Fisher K, Ghosh S, Markle-Reid M, Swindle J, Williams A, Triscott J AC.
(2019) Dementia https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301219834423
Keywords: qualitative research, transition theory, coping, social support, self care
Key factors to consider when measuring multmorbidity: Results from an expert panel and online survey
Griffith L, Gruneir A, Fisher K, Nicholson K, Dilzayn P, Patterson C, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Bierman A, Hogan D, Upshur R.
(2018) Journal of Comorbidity Volume 8: 1–9 doi: 10.1177/2235042X18795306
Keywords: multimorbidity, chronic disease, measurement, expert panel
Protocol for a program of research from the Aging, Community and Health Research Unit: Promoting optimal aging at home for older adults with multimorbidity
Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Valaitis R, Duggleby W, Fisher K, Fraser K, Ganann R, Griffith L, Gruneir A, McAiney C, Williams A.
(2018) Journal of Comorbidity, 8, 1-16. doi: 10.1177/2235042×18789508
Keywords: older adults, multimorbidity, health interventions, pragmatic randomized controlled trial, home and community care
Impact of Internet-based interventions on caregiver mental health: systematic review and meta-analysis
Sherifali D, Ali M U, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Valaitis R, Bartholomew A, Fitzpatrick-Lewis D, McAiney C.
(2018) Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20 (7), e10668. doi: 10.2196/10668
Keywords: internet, support, education, mental health, caregivers, chronic conditions
Web-based intervention for family carers of persons with dementia and multiple chronic conditions (My Tools 4 Care): Pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Duggleby W, Ploeg J, McAiney C, Peacock S, Fisher K, Ghosh S, Markle-Reid M, Swindle J, Williams A, Triscott J A C, Forbes D A, Ruiz K J.
(2018) Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20, 6:e10484 doi: 10.2196/10484
Keywords: carers, dementia, treatment, internet
A web-based intervention to help caregivers of older adults with dementia and multiple chronic conditions: A qualitative study
Ploeg J, McAiney C, Duggleby W, Chambers T, Lam A, Peacock S, Fisher K, Forbes D A, Ghosh S, Markle-Reid M, Triscott J, Williams A.
(2018) Journal of Medical Internet Research doi:10.2196/aging.8475
Keywords: Internet, web-based interventions, qualitative research, caregivers, aged, dementia, multiple chronic conditions
Community program improves quality of life and self-management in older adults with diabetes and comorbidity
Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Fraser K, Fisher KA, Bartholomew A, Griffith L, Miklavcic J, Gafni A, Thabane L, Upshur R.
(2017) Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) doi:10.1111/jgs.15173
Keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus, comorbidity, older adults, self-management, community-based program
Study protocol: Pragmatic randomized controlled trial of an internet-based intervention (My Tools 4 Care) for family carers
Duggleby W, Ploeg J, McAiney C, Fisher K, Swindle J, Chambers T, Ghosh S, Peacock S, Markle-Reid M, Triscott J, Williams A, Forbes D, Pollard L.
(2017) BMC Geriatrics, 17:181. doi: 10.1186/s12877-017-0581-6
Keywords: carers, dementia, pragmatic trial, online intervention
The ACHRU-CPP versus usual care for older adults with type-2 diabetes and multiple chronic conditions and their family caregivers: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Fraser K, Fisher K, Akhtar-Danesh N, Bartholomew A, Gafni A, Gruneir A, Hirst S, Kaasalainen S, Kelly Stradiotto C, Miklavcic J, Rojas-Fernandez C, Sadowski C, Thabane L, Triscott J, Upshur R.
(2017) Trials.18:55 doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-1795-9
Keywords: type-2 diabetes mellitus, randomized controlled trial, pragmatic, hybrid effectiveness-implementation design, self-management, group-based programs, community-based settings, health-related quality of life, older adults
Patterns of health service use in community living older adults with dementia and comorbid conditions: A population-based retrospective cohort study in Ontario, Canada
Griffith L, Gruneir A, Fisher K, Panwani D, Gandhi S, Sheng L, Gafni A, Patterson C, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J.
(2016) BMC Geriatrics. 16:177. doi: 10.1186/s12877-016-0351-x
Keywords: dementia, community-living older adults, health service utilization, health service costs, comorbidity
Comorbidity and its relationship with health service use and cost in community-living older adults with diabetes: A population-based study in Ontario, Canada
Fisher K, Griffith L, Gruneir A, Panjwani D, Gandhi S, Sheng L, Gafni A, Patterson C, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J.
(2016) Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 122, 113-123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2016.10.009
Keywords: diabetes, community-living older adults, health service utilization, Health service costs, comorbidity, multimorbidity
Increasing comorbidity and health services utilization in older adults with prior stroke
Gruneir A, Griffith L, Fisher K, Panwani D, Gandi S, Sheng L, Patterson C, Gafni A, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M.
(2016) Neurology. vol. 87 no. 20 2091-2098.
The Aging, Community and Health Research Unit—Community Partnership Program for older adults with type 2 diabetes and multiple chronic conditions: A feasibility study
Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Fisher K, Reimer H, Kaasalainen S, Gafni A, Gruneir A, Kirkconnell R, Marzouk S, Akhtar-Danesh N, Thabane L, Rojas-Fernandez C, Upshur R.
(2016) Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2016 2:24 doi: 10.1186/s40814-016-0063-1
Keywords: nurse-led intervention, older adults, feasibility study, diabetes self-management, community-based care, interdisciplinary
The relationship between multimorbidity and self-reported health among community-dwelling older adults and the factors that shape this relationship: A mixed methods study protocol using CLSA baseline data
Whitmore C, Markle-Reid M, Fisher K, Ploeg J, McAiney C, Griffith L, Phillips S, Wister A.
(2021) International Journal of Qualitative Methods https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069211050166
Keywords: case study, mixed methods, secondary data analysis, cross-sectional
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Home-Care Nurses’ Experiences of Caring for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Urinary Incontinence: An Interpretive Description Study
Northwood M, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D.
(2021) Sage Open Nursing https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608211020977
Keywords: nursing assessment, home care services, aged, multiple chronic conditions, diabetes mellitus, urinary incontinence, social determinants of health, quality of life, complexity, interpretive description
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The Complexity of Living with Diabetes and Urinary Incontinence for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions Receiving Home Care Services: An Interpretive Description Study
Northwood M, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D.
(2021) Global Qualitative Nursing Research https://doi.org/10.1177/2333393621993452
Keywords: diabetes, older adults, urinary incontinence, home care, multiple chronic conditions, complexity, interpretive description
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Optimizing the meaningful engagement of older adults with multimorbidity and their caregivers as research partners: A qualitative study
Chang K, Markle-Reid M, Valaitis R, McAiney C, Carter N.
(2020) Journal of Applied Gerontology https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464820970811
Keywords: nursing, qualitative methods, geriatrics, morbidity, chronic conditions, patient research partners, user-centered design, patient and public engagement in health care research
A cross-sectional study of the prevalence and correlates of urinary incontinence in older home-care clients with type 2 diabetes in Ontario, Canada
Northwood M, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D, Fisher K, Ploeg J.
(2020) Canadian Journal of Diabetes doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.05.005
Keywords: diabetes, older adults, urinary incontinence, home care, multiple chronic conditions, complexity
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Transition experiences of caregivers of older adults with dementia and multiple chronic conditions: An interpretive description study
Lam A, Ploeg J, Carroll S, Duggleby W, McAiney C, Julian P.
(2020) Sage Open Nursing, 6: 1-12. doi:10.1177/2377960820934290
Keywords: caregivers, geriatrics, dementia, chronic illnesses, qualitative research
Self-report tools for assessing physical activity in community-living older adults with multiple chronic conditions: A systematic review of psychometric properties and feasibility
Garnett A, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Strachan P.
(2019) Canadian Journal on Aging doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980819000357
Keywords: aging, nursing, community, health promotion, multimorbidity, multiple chronic conditions, older adults, physical activity, self-reporttool, literature review
Understanding the complexity of diabetes and urinary incontinence in older adults receiving home care services: Protocol for a mixed methods study
Northwood M, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D.
(2019) International Journal of Qualitative Methods https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406919852000
Keywords: mixed methods, interpretive description, protocol, older adults, home care, nursing, interRAI
Nurses’ experiences in caring for older adults with responsive behaviors of dementia in acute care
Yous M, Ploeg J, Kaasalainen S, Schindel Martin L.
(2019) SAGE Open Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/2377960819834127
Keywords: dementia, responsive behaviors, nurses, qualitative research, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of P.I.E.C.E.S. education in supporting care delivery for older adults with responsive behaviours of dementia in acute care
Yous M, Ploeg J, Kaasalainen S, Schindel Martin L.
(2019) Gerontology and Geriatrics Education https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2019.1572011
Keywords: dementia education, staff training, healthcare professionals, nurses, responsive behaviours, acute care
Primary care provider perceptions of enablers and barriers to following guideline recommended laboratory tests to confirm chronic kidney disease: A qualitative descriptive study
Nash D, Garg A, Brimble S, Markle-Reid M.
(2018) BMC Family Practice https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-018-0879-2
Keywords: chronic kidney disease, laboratory tests, qualitative research, primary care, family medicine, theoretical domains framework
Self-management of multiple chronic conditions by community-dwelling older adults: A concept analysis
Garnett A, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Strachan P.
(2018) SAGE Open Nursing https://doi.org/10.1177/2377960817752471
Keywords community, concept analysis, multiple chronic conditions, older adults, self-management
Integrative review of the social determinants of health in older adults with multimorbidity
Northwood M, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali, D.
(2018) Journal of Advanced Nursing 2018;74:45–60. doi:10.1111/jan.13408
Keywords: chronic disease, integrative literature review, intersectionality, multimorbidity, nursing, older adults, social determinants of health
Quality of care for patients with chronic kidney disease in the primary care setting: A retrospective cohort study from Ontario, Canada
Nash D, Brimble S, Markle-Reid M, McArthur E, Tu K, Nesrallah G E, Grill A, Gang A X.
(2017) Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, 4, 1-14. doi:10.1177/2054358117703059
Keywords: chronic kidney disease, quality of care, primary care, clinical guidelines, care indicators
Understanding interprofessional collaboration in the context of chronic disease management for older adults living in communities: A concept analysis
Bookey-Bassett S, Markle-Reid M, Mckey CA, Akhtar-Danesh N.
(2017) Journal of Advanced Nursing. Jan;73(1):71-84. doi: 10.1111/jan.13162
Keywords: chronic disease, community, concept analysis, interprofessional collaboration, nursing, older adults
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A review of instruments to measure IPC for chronic disease management for community-living older adults
Bookey-Bassett S, Markle-Reid M, McKey CA, Akhtar-Danesh N.
(2016) Journal of Interprofessional Care. 30(2), 201-210. doi:10.3109/13561820.2015.1123233
Keywords: chronic disease management, instruments, interprofessional collaboration, measurement, questionnaires