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dc.contributor.advisorBartfay, Emma
dc.contributor.authorAckerman, Michael
dc.date.accessioned2015-08-17T16:17:27Z
dc.date.accessioned2022-03-29T16:54:28Z
dc.date.available2015-08-17T16:17:27Z
dc.date.available2022-03-29T16:54:28Z
dc.date.issued2015-01-01
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10155/545
dc.description.abstractAim: To assess how comorbid mood disorders were associated with health service utilization of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias in a Canadian household population. Methods: The study utilized a population-based secondary data analysis approach, using data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2011-2012 annual component. Results: Mood disorders were found to be more prevalent among persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias compared to those without (26.7% vs 7.7%). Multivariable analysis showed that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and a comorbid mood disorder were more likely to use community and medical mental health services (AOR: 1.79, P=0.030) (AOR: 6.58, P=0.000). Conclusion: The increased usage of health services in persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and a comorbid mood disorder exhibit the importance of understanding the needs of these individuals to help shift public policy. This will aid researchers in developing and implementing improved services.en
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technologyen
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectAlzheimer's diseaseen
dc.subjectDementiaen
dc.subjectMood disordersen
dc.subjectHealth service utilizationen
dc.titleHealth service utilization among demented individuals with or without mood disorders in Canadaen
dc.typeThesisen
dc.degree.levelMaster of Health Sciences (MHSc)en
dc.degree.disciplineCommunity Healthen


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