Social engagement as a predictor of health services use in baby-boomers and older adults

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dc.contributor.authorMcArthur, Jennifer Meghan
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeDoupe, Malcolm (Community Health Sciences) Bailis, Daniel (Psychology)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorMenec, Verena (Community Health Sciences)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-28T14:39:35Z
dc.date.available2013-08-28T14:39:35Z
dc.date.issued2013-08-28
dc.degree.disciplineCommunity Health Sciencesen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractPurpose: To examine the relationship between social engagement (SE) and health care use (HCU) in baby-boomers (age 45-64) and older adults (65+). Methods: Data from the Wellness Institute Services Evaluation Research III was used. SE was assessed using measures of formal, informal, and civic activities. HCU was assessed using administrative health care records (hospital use and length of stay, overall general and family physician use). Results: Higher formal SE indicated higher contact with physicians in general, higher hospital visits, and longer lengths of stay in hospital. Higher informal SE indicated shorter lengths of stay. Results were found while controlling for demographic variables, chronic conditions, and self-rated health. Older adults had higher HCU overall, compared to baby-boomers. Conclusion: While further research is necessary, this study has implications in determining the impact that certain types of SE can have on the health care system for different age groups.en_US
dc.description.noteOctober 2013en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/22119
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectSocial Engagementen_US
dc.subjectHealth Servicesen_US
dc.subjectHospitalizationsen_US
dc.subjectLength of Stayen_US
dc.subjectPhysician Useen_US
dc.subjectOlder Adultsen_US
dc.subjectBaby Boomersen_US
dc.titleSocial engagement as a predictor of health services use in baby-boomers and older adultsen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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