Network Analyses to Explore Comorbidities Among Older Adults Living With Dementia
Multiple chronic diseases characterize PLWD residing in and outside of LTC. Using network analyses, chronic diseases among PLWD do not form easily distinguishable groups or patterns. This suggests the need for comprehensive clinical assessments, individualized approaches for disease management, and highlights the importance of person-specific care.
Authors
- Barret A. Monchka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9816-1747)
- Samuel Quan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1551-2696)
- Maxime Turgeon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4863-6035)
- Lisa Marie Lix (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8685-3212)
- Malcolm Bray Doupe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6889-9097)
- Philip D. St. John
Institutions
- George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CA)
- University of Manitoba (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Published
- 2025-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19336
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research