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Peer-Reviewed Publications

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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;74:4560. doi:10.1111/jan.13408

Keywords: chronic disease, integrative literature review, intersectionality, multimorbidity, nursing, older adults, social determinants of health

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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

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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 Care30(2), 201-210. doi:10.3109/13561820.2015.1123233

Keywords: chronic disease management, instruments, interprofessional collaboration, measurement, questionnaires

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