Research Study: Setting the Balance of Care for Older Adults

About the Opportunity

Researchers with Trillium Health Partners are studying delayed hospital discharge (known as Alternate Level of Care, ALC, in Canada), which is when someone in the hospital does not need further medical treatment but also is not well enough to go home. To better understand those affected, they are developing personas (short stories) of people who are at risk of going into hospital.

In this study, they will hold focus groups (small group meetings) and interviews with the following people to understand their experiences:

• Older adult patients with experience using health care. We would love to hear from those who have experienced care in an Ontario hospital, and/or got care services in the community after leaving the hospital
• Family, friends, or caregivers who are supporting (or have supported) these patients
• They are particularly looking for older adults and caregivers in and around Mississauga, Etobicoke, North York, and Barrie areas (or similar regions)

What will be expected of me?

• Sessions will have between 2 and 6 participants and are approximately 2 hours (but the timeframe can be adjusted to accommodate your schedule) and will be scheduled based on your availability
• Focus groups will be held on Zoom
• You'll be invited to discuss the story of an individual at risk of hospitalization and delayed discharge (from the hospital) and brainstorm what that person might have needed to prevent those experiences

How do I participate?

If interested, please contact Danielle Jacobson: danielle.jacobson@thp.ca