Publications

2024

Paramedic attitudes and experiences working as a community paramedic: a qualitative survey

Authors:
Paramalingam, A., Ziesmann, A., Pirrie, M., Marzanek, F., Angeles, R., & Agarwal, G.
Reference:
Paramalingam, A., Ziesmann, A., Pirrie, M., Marzanek, F., Angeles, R., & Agarwal, G. (2024). Paramedic attitudes and experiences working as a community paramedic: a qualitative survey. BMC emergency medicine, 24(1), 50. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-00972-5
2024

Cardiometabolic risk factors in social housing residents: A multi-site cross-sectional survey in older adults from Ontario, Canada.

Authors:
Gina Agarwal, Janice Lee, Homa Keshavarz, Ricardo Angeles, Melissa Pirrie, Francine Marzanek
Reference:
Agarwal, G., Lee, J., Keshavarz, H., Angeles, R., Pirrie, M., & Marzanek, F. (2024). Cardiometabolic risk factors in social housing residents: A multi-site cross-sectional survey in older adults from Ontario, Canada. PloS one, 19(4), e0301548. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301548
2024

Ambulance Services Attendance for Mental Health and Overdose Before and During COVID-19 in Canada and the United Kingdom: Interrupted Time Series Study

Authors:
Graham Law, Rhiannon Cooper, Melissa Pirrie, Richard Ferron, Brent McLeod, Robert Spaight, A Niroshan Siriwardena, Gina Agarwal; or 1 UK Canada Emergency Calls Data Analysis and GEospatial Mapping (EDGE) Consortium
Reference:
Law G, Cooper R, Pirrie M, Ferron R, McLeod B, Spaight R, Siriwardena AN, Agarwal G, UK Canada Emergency Calls Data Analysis and GEospatial Mapping (EDGE) Consortium. Ambulance Services Attendance for Mental Health and Overdose Before and During COVID-19 in Canada and the United Kingdom: Interrupted Time Series Study. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024;10:e46029, doi: 10.2196/46029
2024

Effect of a Legal Clinic Program Within an Urban Primary Health Care Center on Social Determinants of Health: A Program Evaluation

Authors:
Gina Agarwal, Melissa Pirrie, Dan Edwards, Bethany Delleman, Sharon Crowe, Hugh Tye, Jayne Mallin
Reference:
Agarwal G, Pirrie M, Edwards D, et al. Effect of a Legal Clinic Program Within an Urban Primary Health Care Center on Social Determinants of Health: A Program Evaluation. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. 2024;15. doi:10.1177/21501319241245849
2024

2023

The Community Paramedicine at Clinic Program: Improving Participant Health while Preserving Healthcare System Resources (longwoods.com)

Authors:
Leena AlShenaiber, Guneet Mahal, Ricardo Angeles, Francine Marzanek, Melissa Pirrie, Amelia Keenan, Gina Agarwal
Reference:
AlShenaiber, L., Mahal, G., Angeles, R., Marzanek-Lefebvre, F., Pirrie, M., Keenan, A., & Agarwal, G. (2024). The Community Paramedicine at Clinic Program: Improving Participant Health while Preserving Healthcare System Resources. Healthcare Quarterly (Toronto, Ont.), 26(4), 41-47
2023

Full article: Adapting the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) program to a remote northern First Nation community: a qualitative study of community members’ and local health care providers’ views (tandfonline.com)

Authors:
Amelia Keenan, Pauneez Sadri, Francine Marzanek, Melissa Pirrie, Ricardo Angeles, Gina Agarwal
Reference:
Keenan A., Sadri P., Marzanek F., Pirrie M., Agarwal G. (2023). Adapting the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) program to a remote northern First Nation community: A qualitative study of community members’ and local health care providers’ views. International Journal of Circumpolar Health.
2023

Reasons for Calling EMS: A Survey of Frequent Callers in Ontario | International Journal of Paramedicine

Authors:
Ricardo Angeles, Brent McLeod, Janice Lee, Sabnam Mahmuda, Alix Stocic, Michelle Howard, Gina Agarwa
Reference:
Angeles R, McLeod B, Lee J, Mahmuda S, Stocic A, Howard M, Agarwal G. (2023). The Most Common Self-Reported Reasons for Calling EMS: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Frequent Callers in Ontario. International Journal of Paramedicine, 4: 29-39
2023

Challenges in recruiting frequent users of ambulance services for a community paramedic home visit program | BMC Health Services Research | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

Authors:
Mikayla Plishka, Ricardo Angeles, Melissa Pirrie, Francine Marzanek & Gina Agarwal
Reference:
Plishka M, Angeles R, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, Agarwal G. (2023). Challenges in Recruiting Frequent Users of Ambulance Services for a Community Paramedic Home Visit Program. BMC Health Services Research, 23:1091. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-10075-9
2023

Perceived value and benefits of the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) programme: a descriptive qualitative study | BMJ Open

Authors:
Francine Marzanek, Kalpana Nair, Andrea Ziesmann, Aarani Paramalingam, Melissa Pirrie, Ricardo Angeles, Gina Agarwal
Reference:
Marzanek F, Nair K, Ziesmann A, Paramalingam A, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Agarwal G. (2023). Perceived value and benefits of the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) programme: a descriptive qualitative study. BMJ Open, 13:e076066. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076066.
2023

Development of indicators for avoidable emergency medical service calls by mapping paramedic clinical impression codes to ambulatory care sensitive conditions and mental health conditions in the UK and Canada – PubMed (nih.gov)

Authors:
Gina Agarwal, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena, Brent McLeod, Robert Spaight, Gregory Adam Whitley, Richard Ferron, Melissa Pirrie, Ricardo Angeles, Harriet Moore, Mark Gussy; EDGE Consortium
Reference:
Agarwal G, Siriwardena AN, McLeod B, Spaight R, Whitley GA, Ferron R, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Moore H, Gussy M, EDGE Consortium. (2023). Development of indicators for avoidable emergency medical service calls by mapping paramedic clinical impression codes to ambulatory care sensitive conditions and mental health conditions in the UK and Canada. BMJ Open, 13:e073520. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073520.
2023

2022

Health knowledge and self-efficacy to make health behaviour changes:a survey of older adults living in Ontario social housing.

Authors:
Jasmine Dzerounian, Melissa Pirrie, Leena AlShenaiber, Ricardo Angeles, Francine Marzanek, Gina Agarwal
Reference:
Dzerounian J, Pirrie M, AlShenaiber L, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Agarwal G. Health knowledge and self-efficacy to make health behaviour changes: a survey of older adults living in Ontario social housing. BMC Geriatr 22, 473 (2022).
2022

Paramedics’ perspectives on the community paramedic role in Ontario – Journal of Paramedic Practice

Authors:
Gina Agarwal, Melissa Pirrie, Ricardo Angeles, Francine Marzanek, Amelia Keenan, Brent McLeod, Krista Cockerell, Buck Reed
Reference:
Agarwal, G., Pirrie, M., Angeles, R., Marzanek, F., Keenan, A., McLeod, B., Cockerel,l K., Reed B. (2022). Paramedics’ perspectives of the community paramedic role in Ontario, Canada. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 14(11), 464-471.
2022

Health knowledge and self-efficacy to make health behaviour changes: a survey of older adults living in Ontario social housing.

Authors:
Dzerounian J, Pirrie M, Al Shenaiber L, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Agarwal G.
Reference:
Dzerounian J, Pirrie M, Al Shenaiber L, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Agarwal G. (2022). Health knowledge and self-efficacy to make health behaviour changes: a survey of older adults living in Ontario social housing. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1):473. doi: 10.1186/s12877-022-03116-1.
2022

Factors influencing the implementation of remote delivery strategies for non-communicable disease care in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review.

Authors:
Favas C, Ansbro É, Eweka E, Agarwal G, Lazo Porras M, Tsiligianni I, Vedanthan R, Webster R, Perel P, Murphy A.
Reference:
Favas C, Ansbro É, Eweka E, Agarwal G, Lazo Porras M, Tsiligianni I, Vedanthan R, Webster R, Perel P, Murphy A. (accepted May 2022). Factors influencing the implementation of remote delivery strategies for non-communicable disease care in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review. Public Health Reviews.
2022

Applying systems thinking to identify enablers and challenges to scale-up interventions for hypertension and diabetes in low-income and middle-income countries: protocol for a longitudinal mixed-methods study.

Authors:
Ramani-Chander A, Joshi R, van Olmen J, Wouters E, Delobelle P, Vedanthan R, Miranda JJ, Oldenburg B, Sherwood S, Rawal LB, Mash RJ, Irazola VE, Martens M, Lazo-Porras M, Liu H, Agarwal G, Waqa G, Marcolino MS, Esandi ME, Ribeiro ALP, Probandari A, González-Salazar F, Shrestha A, Sujarwoto S, Levitt N, Paredes M, Sugishita T, Batal M, Li Y, Haghparast-Bidgoli H, Naanyu V, He FJ, Zhang P, Mfinanga SG, De Neve JW, Daivadanam M, Siddiqi K, Geldsetzer P, Klipstein-Grobusch K, Huffman MD, Webster J, Ojji D, Beratarrechea A, Tian M, Postma M, Owolabi MO, Birungi J, Antonietti L, Ortiz Z, Patel A, Peiris D, Schouw D, Koot J, Nakamura K, Tampubolon G, Thrift AG; Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Upscaling Working Group Collaborators.
Reference:
Ramani-Chander A, Joshi R, van Olmen J, Wouters E, Delobelle P, Vedanthan R, Miranda JJ, Oldenburg B, Sherwood S, Rawal LB, Mash RJ, Irazola VE, Martens M, Lazo-Porras M, Liu H, Agarwal G, Waqa G, Marcolino MS, Esandi ME, Ribeiro ALP, Probandari A, González-Salazar F, Shrestha A, Sujarwoto S, Levitt N, Paredes M, Sugishita T, Batal M, Li Y, Haghparast-Bidgoli H, Naanyu V, He FJ, Zhang P, Mfinanga SG, De Neve JW, Daivadanam M, Siddiqi K, Geldsetzer P, Klipstein-Grobusch K, Huffman MD, Webster J, Ojji D, Beratarrechea A, Tian M, Postma M, Owolabi MO, Birungi J, Antonietti L, Ortiz Z, Patel A, Peiris D, Schouw D, Koot J, Nakamura K, Tampubolon G, Thrift AG; Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Upscaling Working Group Collaborators. (2022). Applying systems thinking to identify enablers and challenges to scale-up interventions for hypertension and diabetes in low-income and middle-income countries: protocol for a longitudinal mixed-methods study. BMJ Open, 12(4):e053122. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053122.
2022

Barriers to and strategies to address COVID-19 testing hesitancy: A rapid scoping review.

Authors:
Embrett M, Sim M, Caldwell HAT, Boulos L, Yu Z, Agarwal G, Cooper R, Gallant A, Bielska IA, Christie J, Stone K, Curran J, Tricco A.
Reference:
Embrett M, Sim M, Caldwell HAT, Boulos L, Yu Z, Agarwal G, Cooper R, Gallant A, Bielska IA, Christie J, Stone K, Curran J, Tricco A. (Accepted March 2022). Barriers to and strategies to address COVID-19 testing hesitancy: A rapid scoping review. BMC Public Health.
2022

Workplace violence against Emergency Health Care Workers: What Strategies do Workers use? BMC Emergency Medicine.

Authors:
Spelten E, van Vuuren J, O’Meara P, Thomas B, Grenier M, Ferron R, Helmer J, Agarwal G.
Reference:
Spelten E, van Vuuren J, O’Meara P, Thomas B, Grenier M, Ferron R, Helmer J, Agarwal G. (2022). Workplace violence against Emergency Health Care Workers: What Strategies do Workers use? BMC Emergency Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-022-00621-9
2022

Challenges in eating disorder diagnosis and management among family physicians and trainees: a qualitative study.

Authors:
Tse A, Xavier S, Trollope-Kumar K, Agarwal G, Lokker C.
Reference:
Tse A, Xavier S, Trollope-Kumar K, Agarwal G, Lokker C. (2022). Challenges in eating disorder diagnosis and management among family physicians and trainees: a qualitative study. Journal of Eating Disorders, 10(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s40337-022-00570-5.
2022

Integrating community paramedicine with primary health care: A qualitative study of community paramedic views.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Keenan A, Pirrie M, Marzanek-Lefevbre F.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Keenan A, Pirrie M, Marzanek-Lefevbre F. (2022). Integrating community paramedicine with primary health care: A qualitative study of community paramedic views. CMAJ Open 2022, 10(2):E331-E337. doi: 10.9778/cmajo.20210179.
2022

2021

Development of a core outcome set for multimorbidity trials in low- and middle-income countries (COSMOS): Study Protocol.

Authors:
Boehnke JR, Rana RZ, Kirkham JJ, Rose L, Agarwal G, Barbui C, Chase A, Churchill R, Flores O, Hurst JR, Levitt N, van Olmen J, Purgato M, Siddiqi K, Uphoff E, Vedanthan R, Wright J, Wright K, Zavala GA, Siddiqi N.
Reference:
Boehnke JR, Rana RZ, Kirkham JJ, Rose L, Agarwal G, Barbui C, Chase A, Churchill R, Flores O, Hurst JR, Levitt N, van Olmen J, Purgato M, Siddiqi K, Uphoff E, Vedanthan R, Wright J, Wright K, Zavala GA, Siddiqi N. (2021) Development of a core outcome set for multimorbidity trials in low- and middle-income countries (COSMOS): Study Protocol. BMJ Open doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.03.23.21253685
2021

Team Approach to Polypharmacy Evaluation and Reduction: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Trials 22, 746.

Authors:
Mangin D, Lamarche L, Agarwal G, Banh HL, Dore Brown N, Cassels A, Colwill K, Dolovich L, Farrell B, Garrison S, Gillett J, Griffith LE, Holbrook A, Jurcic-Vrataric J, McCormack J, O’Reilly D, Raina P, Richardson J, Risdon C, Savelli M, Sherifali D, Siu H, Tarride JE, Trimble J, Ali A, Freeman K, Langevin J, Parascandalo J, Templeton JA, Dragos S, Borhan S, Thabane L.
Reference:
Mangin D, Lamarche L, Agarwal G, Banh HL, Dore Brown N, Cassels A, Colwill K, Dolovich L, Farrell B, Garrison S, Gillett J, Griffith LE, Holbrook A, Jurcic-Vrataric J, McCormack J, O’Reilly D, Raina P, Richardson J, Risdon C, Savelli M, Sherifali D, Siu H, Tarride JE, Trimble J, Ali A, Freeman K, Langevin J, Parascandalo J, Templeton JA, Dragos S, Borhan S, Thabane L. (2021) Team Approach to Polypharmacy Evaluation and Reduction: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Trials 22, 746. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05685-9
2021

Social isolation in older adults residing in social housing in Ontario: a cross-sectional study.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Pirrie M, Gao A, Angeles R, Marzanek F.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Pirrie M,* Gao A,** Angeles R, Marzanek F. Social isolation in older adults residing in social housing in Ontario: a cross-sectional study. (2021). CMAJ Open, 9(3):E915-E925. doi: 10.9778/cmajo.20200205.
2021

Paramedics working in general practice: a scoping review

Authors:
Xi D, McCombe G, Agarwal G, et al.
Reference:
Xi D, McCombe G, Agarwal G, et al. (2021). Paramedics working in general practice: a scoping review. HRB Open Res. https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13250.1
2021

Outcomes for Implemented Macroeconomic Policy Responses and Multilateral Collaboration Strategies for Economic Recovery After a Crisis: A Rapid Scoping Review.

Authors:
Embrett M, Bielska IA, Manis DR, Cooper R, Agarwal G, Nartowski R, Moore E, Lopatina E, Conway A, Clark K
Reference:
Embrett M, Bielska IA, Manis DR, Cooper R, Agarwal G, Nartowski R, Moore E, Lopatina E, Conway A, Clark K. (2021). Outcomes for Implemented Macroeconomic Policy Responses and Multilateral Collaboration Strategies for Economic Recovery After a Crisis: A Rapid Scoping Review. International Journal of Health Services, 51(3): 337-349. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207314211007100
2021

Participation in the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) by older adults residing in social housing in Quebec: Social network analysis

Authors:
Deville-Stoetzel N, Kaczorowski J, Agarwal G, Lussier M-T, Girard M.
Reference:
Deville-Stoetzel N, Kaczorowski J, Agarwal G, Lussier M-T, Girard M. (2021). Participation in the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) by older adults residing in social housing in Quebec: Social network analysis. BMC Health Services Research, 21(37). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-06019-2
2021

Older adults living in social housing in Canada: the next COVID-19 hotspot?

Authors:
Pirrie M, Agarwal G
Reference:
Pirrie M, Agarwal G. (2021). Older adults living in social housing in Canada: the next COVID-19 hotspot? Canadian Journal of Public Health. doi: 10.17269/s41997-020-00462-8
2021

Reshaping healthcare delivery for elderly patients: the role of community paramedicine; a systematic review

Authors:
Van Vuuren J, Thomas B, Agarwal G, MacDermott S, Kinsman L, O’Meara P, Spelten E.
Reference:
Van Vuuren J, Thomas B, Agarwal G, MacDermott S, Kinsman L, O’Meara P, Spelten E. (2021). Reshaping healthcare delivery for elderly patients: the role of community paramedicine; a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research, 21, 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-06037-0
2021

Time to reshape our delivery of primary care to vulnerable older adults in social housing?

Authors:
Agarwal G, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, Angeles R
Reference:
Agarwal G, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, Angeles R. (2021). Time to reshape our delivery of primary care to vulnerable older adults in social housing? British Journal of General Practice, 71 (702): 6-7. doi: 10.3399/bjgp21X714353
2021

Economic Analysis of Mobile Integrated Health Care Delivered by Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Teams

Authors:
Xie F, Yan J, Agarwal G, Ferron R
Reference:
Xie F, Yan J, Agarwal G, Ferron R. (2021). Economic Analysis of Mobile Integrated Health Care Delivered by Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Teams. JAMA Network Open, 4(2):e210055. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.0055
2021

The effect of COVID-19 on emergency medical service call volumes and patient acuity: a cross-sectional study in Niagara, Ontario

Authors:
Ferron R, Agarwal G, Cooper R, Munkley D.
Reference:
Ferron R, Agarwal G, Cooper R, Munkley D. (2021). The effect of COVID-19 on emergency medical service call volumes and patient acuity: a cross-sectional study in Niagara, Ontario. BMC Emergency Medicine, 21 (39). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00431-5
2021

2020

Canada’s Multi-Jurisdictional COVID-19 Public Health Response – January to May 2020

Authors:
Bielska IA, Embrett M, Jewett L, Buote R, Manis DR, Parikh M, Speicher DJ, Agarwal G, Nartowski R, Finnegan H, Bandara T, Hamilton CB, Moore E, Liu RH, Roher SIG, Lopatina E, Nguyen DTK, Lawrence L, Lukewich J
Reference:
Bielska IA, Embrett M, Jewett L, Buote R, Manis DR, Parikh M, Speicher DJ, Agarwal G, Nartowski R, Finnegan H, Bandara T, Hamilton CB, Moore E, Liu RH, Roher SIG, Lopatina E, Nguyen DTK, Lawrence L, Lukewich J (2020: In press). Canada’s Multi-Jurisdictional COVID-19 Public Health Response – January to May 2020. Public Health and Governance/Zdrowie Publiczne i Zarządzanie, 18(1):88-105. doi:10.4467/20842627OZ.20.009.12663
2020

Health sector responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada – January to May 2020

Authors:
Bielska IA, Manis DR, Schumacher C, Moore E, Lewis K, Agarwal G, Mondoux S, Jewett L, Speicher DJ, Liu RH, Leyenaar M, McLeod B, Upadhye S.
Reference:
Bielska IA, Manis DR, Schumacher C, Moore E, Lewis K, Agarwal G, Mondoux S, Jewett L, Speicher DJ, Liu RH, Leyenaar M, McLeod B, Upadhye S. (2020). Health sector responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada – January to May 2020. Public Health and Governance/Zdrowie Publiczne i Zarządzanie, 18(1):98-112. doi:10.4467/20842627OZ.20.010.12664
2020

Understanding Why Frequent Users of EMS Call 9-1-1: A Grounded Theory Study.

Authors:
Mahmuda, S., Wade-Vallance, A., Stosic, A., Guenter, D., Howard, M., Agarwal, G., Angeles, R.
Reference:
Mahmuda, S., Wade-Vallance, A., Stosic, A., Guenter, D., Howard, M., Agarwal, G., Angeles, R. (2020). Understanding Why Frequent Users of EMS Call 9-1-1: A Grounded Theory Study. Health Promotion Practice, 21(3): 440-447. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839918799504
2020

Exploration of volunteers as health connectors within a multi-component primary care-based program supporting self-management of diabetes and hypertension

Authors:
Dolovich L, Gaber J, Valaitis R, Ploeg J, Oliver D, Richardson J, Mangin D, Parascandalo F, Agarwal G
Reference:
Dolovich L, Gaber J, Valaitis R, Ploeg J, Oliver D, Richardson J, Mangin D, Parascandalo F, Agarwal G. (2020). Exploration of volunteers as health connectors within a multi-component primary care-based program supporting self-management of diabetes and hypertension. Health and Social Care in the Community, 28(3): 734-746. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12904
2020

Critical review of multimorbidity outcome measures suitable for low-income and middle-income country settings: perspectives from the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) researchers

Authors:
Hurst JR, Agarwal G, van Boven JFM, Daivadanam M, Gould GS. Huang EWC, Maulik PK, Miranda JJ, Owolabi MO, Premji SS, Soriano JB, Vedanthan R, Yan L, Levitt N
Reference:
Hurst JR, Agarwal G, van Boven JFM, Daivadanam M, Gould GS. Huang EWC, Maulik PK, Miranda JJ, Owolabi MO, Premji SS, Soriano JB, Vedanthan R, Yan L, Levitt N (2020). Critical review of multimorbidity outcome measures suitable for low-income and middle-income country settings: perspectives from the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) researchers. BMJ Open, 10: e037079. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037079
2020

Cost-effectiveness analysis of a community paramedicine programme for low-income seniors living in subsidised housing: the community paramedicine at clinic programme (CP@ clinic)

Authors:
Agarwal, G., Pirrie, M., Angeles, R., Marzanek, F., Thabane, L., & O'Reilly, D.
Reference:
"Agarwal, G., Pirrie, M., Angeles, R., Marzanek, F., Thabane, L., & O'Reilly, D. (2020). Cost-effectiveness analysis of a community paramedicine programme for low-income seniors living in subsidised housing: the community paramedicine at clinic programme (CP@ clinic). BMJ Open, 10(10): e037386. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037386
2020

Type 2 diabetes risk in older adults living in social housing: A cross-sectional study

Authors:
Angeles R, Zhu Y, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, Agarwal G
Reference:
Angeles R, Zhu Y, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, Agarwal G. (2020). Type 2 diabetes risk in older adults living in social housing: A cross-sectional study. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 45(4): 355-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.10.005
2020

Measuring universal health coverage based on an index of effective coverage of health services in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Authors:
Lozano, R., Fullman, N., Mumford, J. E., Knight, M., Barthelemy, C. M., Abbafati, C., ... [et al, including Agarwal G.].
Reference:
Lozano, R., Fullman, N., Mumford, J. E., Knight, M., Barthelemy, C. M., Abbafati, C., ... [et al, including Agarwal G.]. (2020). Measuring universal health coverage based on an index of effective coverage of health services in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet, 396(10258): 1250-1284. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30750-9
2020

Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Authors:
Murray, C. J., Abbafati, C., Abbas, K. M., Abbasi, M., Abbasi-Kangevari, M., Abd-Allah, F., ... [et al, including Agarwal G.]
Reference:
Murray, C. J., Abbafati, C., Abbas, K. M., Abbasi, M., Abbasi-Kangevari, M., Abd-Allah, F., ... [et al, including Agarwal G.]. (2020). Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet, 396(10258): 1135-1159. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31404-5
2020

Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Authors:
Vos, T., Lim, S. S., Abbafati, C., Abbas, K. M., Abbasi, M., Abbasifard, M., Abdollahi, M., Abdollahpour I, Abolhassani H, Aboyans V, Abrams E, Abreu G, Abrigo M, Abu-Raddad J, Abushouk A, Acebedi A, Ackerman I, Adabi M, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adekanmbi V, Adelson J, Adetokunboh O, Adham D, Afshari M, Afshin A, Agardh E, Agarwal G ... [et al].
Reference:
Vos, T., Lim, S. S., Abbafati, C., Abbas, K. M., Abbasi, M., Abbasifard, M., Abdollahi, M., Abdollahpour I, Abolhassani H, Aboyans V, Abrams E, Abreu G, Abrigo M, Abu-Raddad J, Abushouk A, Acebedi A, Ackerman I, Adabi M, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adekanmbi V, Adelson J, Adetokunboh O, Adham D, Afshari M, Afshin A, Agardh E, Agarwal G ... [et al]. (2020). Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet, 396(10258): 1204-1222. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30925-9
2020

Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Authors:
Murray, C. J., Aravkin, A. Y., Zheng, P., Abbafati, C., Abbas, K. M., Abbasi-Kangevari, M.Abd-allah F, Abdelamin A, Abdollahi M, Abdollahpour I, Abegaz K, Abolhassani H, Abu-Raddad L, Abushouk a, Adabi M, Adekanmbi V, Adeoye A, Adetokunboh O, Adham D, Adani S, Agarwal G... [et al].
Reference:
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2020

Risk of falls and fear of falling in older adults residing in public housing in Ontario, Canada: findings from a multisite observational study.

Authors:
Pirrie, M., Saini, G., Angeles, R., Marzanek, F., Parascandalo, J., & Agarwal, G.
Reference:
Pirrie, M., Saini, G., Angeles, R., Marzanek, F., Parascandalo, J., & Agarwal, G. (2020). Risk of falls and fear of falling in older adults residing in public housing in Ontario, Canada: findings from a multisite observational study. BMC geriatrics, 20(1): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-019-1399-1
2020

Examining interprofessional teams structures and processes in the implementation of a primary care intervention (Health TAPESTRY) for older adults using normalization process theory

Authors:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Gaber J, Mangin D, Oliver D, Parascandalo F, Ploeg J, Risdon C.
Reference:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Gaber J, Mangin D, Oliver D, Parascandalo F, Ploeg J, Risdon C. (2020). Examining interprofessional teams structures and processes in the implementation of a primary care intervention (Health TAPESTRY) for older adults using normalization process theory. BMC Family Practice, 21(63): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01131-y
2020

Disconnected Relationships between Primary Care and Community-based Health and Social Services and System Navigation for Older Adults: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Authors:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Ploeg J, Risdon C, Mangin D, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Oliver D, Gaber J.
Reference:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Ploeg J, Risdon C, Mangin D, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Oliver D, Gaber J. (2020). Disconnected Relationships between Primary Care and Community-based Health and Social Services and System Navigation for Older Adults: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. BMC Family Medicine, 21(69): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01143-8
2020

Poverty and food insecurity of older adults living in social housing in Ontario: a cross-sectional study.

Authors:
Pirrie M, Harrison L, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Ziesmann A, Agarwal G.
Reference:
Pirrie M, Harrison L, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Ziesmann A, Agarwal G. (2020). Poverty and food insecurity of older adults living in social housing in Ontario: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 20:1320. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09437-3
2020

Feasibility of implementing a community cardiovascular health promotion program with paramedics and volunteers in a South Asian population.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Bhandari M, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Marzanek F.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Bhandari M, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Marzanek F. (2020). Feasibility of implementing a community cardiovascular health promotion program with paramedics and volunteers in a South Asian population. BMC Public Health, 20:1618. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09728-9
2020

Chapter 2.4: Macroeconomic Policies and Multilateral Collaboration.

Authors:
Embrett M, Bielska I, Manis D, Cooper R, Agarwal G, Nartowski R, Moore E, Lopatina E, Conway A, Clark K
Reference:
Embrett M, Bielska I, Manis D, Cooper R, Agarwal G, Nartowski R, Moore E, Lopatina E, Conway A, Clark K (2020). Chapter 2.4: Macroeconomic Policies and Multilateral Collaboration. In: UN Research Roadmap for COVID-19 Recovery. Leveraging the Power of Science for a More Equitable Resilient and Sustainable Future, November 2020. New York: United Nations. p. 62- 73.
2020

2019

Reducing 9-1-1 emergency medical service calls by implementing a community paramedicine program for vulnerable older adults in public housing in Canada: A multi-site cluster randomized controlled trial

Authors:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Pirrie M, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J, Thabane L.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Pirrie M, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J, Thabane L. (2019). Reducing 9-1-1 emergency medical service calls by implementing a community paramedicine program for vulnerable older adults in public housing in Canada: A multi-site cluster randomized controlled trial. Prehospital Emergency Care, 23(5):718-729. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2019.1566421
2019

Multimorbidity, eHealth and implications for equity: A cross-sectional survey of patient perspectives on eHealth

Authors:
Mangin D, Parascandalo J, Khudkova O, Agarwal G, Bismah V
Reference:
Mangin D, Parascandalo J, Khudkova O, Agarwal G, Bismah V. (2019). Multimorbidity, eHealth and implications for equity: A cross-sectional survey of patient perspectives on eHealth. BMJ Open, 9(2): 1-18. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023731
2019

Indicators of Paramedic Service use by Community Dwelling Older Adults

Authors:
Leyenaar MS, Tavares W, Agarwal G, Costa AP
Reference:
Leyenaar MS, Tavares W, Agarwal G, Costa AP. (2019). Indicators of Paramedic Service use by Community Dwelling Older Adults. Irish Journal of Paramedicine, 4(1):1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.32378/ijp.v4i1.74
2019

Patient trade-offs between continuity and access in primary care interprofessional teaching clinics in Canada: a cross-sectional survey using discrete choice experiment

Authors:
Oliver D, Deal K, Howard M, Qian H, Agarwal G, Guenter D.
Reference:
Oliver D, Deal K, Howard M, Qian H, Agarwal G, Guenter D. (2019). Patient trade-offs between continuity and access in primary care interprofessional teaching clinics in Canada: a cross-sectional survey using discrete choice experiment. BMJ Open, 9(3):1-8. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023578
2019

The Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) Improves Primary Care Asthma Management.

Authors:
Gupta S, Price C, Agarwal G, Chan D, Goel S, Boulet LP, Kaplan A, Lebovic G, Mamdani M, Straus S.
Reference:
Gupta S, Price C, Agarwal G, Chan D, Goel S, Boulet LP, Kaplan A, Lebovic G, Mamdani M, Straus S. (2019). The Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) Improves Primary Care Asthma Management. European Respiratory Journal, 53(4):1802241. doi: 10.1183/13993003.02241-2018
2019

Perceptions of Older Adults on the Implementation and Impact of a Primary Care Program, Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY)

Authors:
Ploeg J, Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Yous M, Gaber J, Agarwal G, Kastner M, Mangin D, Oliver D, Parascandalo F, Risdon C, Dolovich L
Reference:
Ploeg J, Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Yous M, Gaber J, Agarwal G, Kastner M, Mangin D, Oliver D, Parascandalo F, Risdon C, Dolovich L. (2019). Perceptions of older adults in Ontario, Canada on the implementation and impact of a primary care programme, Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY): a descriptive qualitative study. BMJ Open, 9(6):e026257. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026257
2019

Medical students’ attitudes towards research training: a synthesis of comments from a cross-sectional survey

Authors:
Riva J, Elsharawi R, Daza J, Toma A, R Whyte, Agarwal G, Busse J.
Reference:
Riva J, Elsharawi R, Daza J, Toma A, R Whyte, Agarwal G, Busse J. (2019). Medical students’ attitudes towards research training: a synthesis of comments from a cross-sectional survey. Canadian Medical Education Journal, 10(3): e91–e100.
2019

The primary care and other health system use of home care patients: a retrospective cohort analysis

Authors:
Jones, A., Bronskill, S. E., Agarwal, G., Seow, H., Feeny, D., & Costa, A. P.
Reference:
Jones, A., Bronskill, S. E., Agarwal, G., Seow, H., Feeny, D., & Costa, A. P. (2019). The primary care and other health system use of home care patients: a retrospective cohort analysis. CMAJ Open, 7(2): E360–E370. https://doi.org/10.9778/cmajo.20190038
2019

Global, regional, and national burden of stroke, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016.

Authors:
Johnson C, Nguyen M, Roth G, Nichols E, Alam T, Abate D, Abd-Allah F, Abdelalim A, Abraha H, Abu-Rmeileh N, Adebayo O, Adeoye A, Agarwal G [et al].
Reference:
Johnson C, Nguyen M, Roth G, Nichols E, Alam T, Abate D, Abd-Allah F, Abdelalim A, Abraha H, Abu-Rmeileh N, Adebayo O, Adeoye A, Agarwal G [et al]. (2019). Global, regional, and national burden of stroke, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. The Lancet Neurology, 18(5): 439-458. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422(19)30034-1
2019

Combining volunteers and primary care teamwork to support health goals and needs of older adults: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Authors:
Dolovich L, Oliver D, Lamarche L, Thabane L, Valaitis R, Agarwal G, Carr T, Foster G, Griffith L, Javadi D, Kastner M, Mangin D, Papaioannou A, Ploeg J, Raina P, Richardson J, Risdon C, Santaguida P, Straus S, Price D
Reference:
Dolovich L, Oliver D, Lamarche L, Thabane L, Valaitis R, Agarwal G, Carr T, Foster G, Griffith L, Javadi D, Kastner M, Mangin D, Papaioannou A, Ploeg J, Raina P, Richardson J, Risdon C, Santaguida P, Straus S, Price D. (2019). Combining volunteers and primary care teamwork to support health goals and needs of older adults: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. CMAJ, 191(18): E491-500. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.181173
2019

Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Social Housing Residents: A multi-site descriptive survey in older adults from Ontario, Canada

Authors:
Agarwal, G., Pirrie, M., Lee, J., Angeles, R., Marzanek, F
Reference:
Agarwal, G., Pirrie, M., Lee, J., Angeles, R., Marzanek, F. (2019). Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Social Housing Residents: A multi-site descriptive survey in older adults from Ontario, Canada. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 35(10). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2019.07.193
2019

Examining consensus for a standardised patient assessment in community paramedicine home visits: a RAND/UCLA-modified Delphi Study

Authors:
Leyenaar, M., Strum, R., Batt, A., Sinha, S., Nolan, M., Agarwal, G., Tavares, W., Costa, A
Reference:
Leyenaar, M., Strum, R., Batt, A., Sinha, S., Nolan, M., Agarwal, G., Tavares, W., Costa, A. (2019). Examining consensus for a standardised patient assessment in community paramedicine home visits: a RAND/UCLA-modified Delphi Study. BMJ Open, 9:e031956. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031956
2019

Salutogenesis: the case for a holistic tool for paramedic assessment of wellness.

Authors:
Cockrell, K., Reed, B., Agarwal, G., Wilson, L
Reference:
Cockrell, K., Reed, B., Agarwal, G., Wilson, L. (2019). Salutogenesis: the case for a holistic tool for paramedic assessment of wellness. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 11: 440-447. doi: 10.12968/jpar.2019.11.10.440.
2019

Community Paramedicine: A Systematic Review of Program Descriptions and Training

Authors:
Chan J, Agarwal G.
Reference:
Chan J, Agarwal G. (2019). Community Paramedicine: A Systematic Review of Program Descriptions and Training. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 21(6):749-761. doi: 10.1017/cem.2019.14
2019

What do community paramedics assess? An environmental scan and content analysis of patient assessment in community paramedicine

Authors:
Leyenaar, M., McLeod, B., Penhearow, S., Strum, R., Brydges, M., Mercier, E., Nrousseau, A., Besserer, F., Agarwal, G., … [et al.]
Reference:
Leyenaar, M., McLeod, B., Penhearow, S., Strum, R., Brydges, M., Mercier, E., Nrousseau, A., Besserer, F., Agarwal, G., … [et al.]. (2019). What do community paramedics assess? An environmental scan and content analysis of patient assessment in community paramedicine. CJEM, 21(6): 766-775. doi:10.1017/cem.2019.379
2019

Rationale and methods of an Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Community Paramedicine at Home (CP@ home) program for frequent users of emergency medical services in multiple Ontario regions: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Authors:
Agarwal, G., Pirrie, M., McLeod, B., Angeles, R., Tavares, W., Marzanek, F., Thabane, L.
Reference:
Agarwal, G., Pirrie, M., McLeod, B., Angeles, R., Tavares, W., Marzanek, F., Thabane, L. (2019). Rationale and methods of an Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Community Paramedicine at Home (CP@ home) program for frequent users of emergency medical services in multiple Ontario regions: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 20(1): 1-11.
2019

The effect of community-based programs on diabetes prevention in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta- analysis

Authors:
Shirinzadeh M, Afshin-Pour B, Angeles R, Gaber J, Agarwal G
Reference:
Shirinzadeh M, Afshin-Pour B, Angeles R, Gaber J, Agarwal G. (2019). The effect of community-based programs on diabetes prevention in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta- analysis. Globalization and Health, 15(10): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-019-0451-4
2019

The Community Health Assessment Program in the Philippines (CHAP-P) diabetes health promotion program for low- to middle-income countries: Protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Dolovich L, Kaczorowski J, Gaber J, Guenter D, Arnuco F D, Lam H Y, Thabane L, O’Reilly D, Agbulos R M, Arciaga R S, Barrera J, Gregorio E, Halili Jr, S, Jalanie N, Cristobal F
Reference:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Dolovich L, Kaczorowski J, Gaber J, Guenter D, Arnuco F D, Lam H Y, Thabane L, O’Reilly D, Agbulos R M, Arciaga R S, Barrera J, Gregorio E, Halili Jr, S, Jalanie N, Cristobal F. (2019). The Community Health Assessment Program in the Philippines (CHAP-P) diabetes health promotion program for low- to middle-income countries: Protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 19(1): 682. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6974-z
2019

Social factors in frequent callers: a description of isolation, poverty, and quality of life in those calling emergency medical services frequently

Authors:
Agarwal G, Lee J, McLeod B, Mahmuda S, Howard M, Cockrell K, Angeles R.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Lee J, McLeod B, Mahmuda S, Howard M, Cockrell K, Angeles R. (2019). Social factors in frequent callers: a description of isolation, poverty, and quality of life in those calling emergency medical services frequently. BMC Public Health, 19: 684. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6964-1
2019

Choosing the most appropriate existing type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool for use in the Philippines: A case-control study with an urban Filipino population

Authors:
Agarwal G, Guingona M, Gaber J, Angeles R, Rao S, Cristobal F
Reference:
Agarwal G, Guingona M, Gaber J, Angeles R, Rao S, Cristobal F. (2019). Choosing the most appropriate existing type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool for use in the Philippines: A case-control study with an urban Filipino population. BMC Public Health, 19:1169. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7402-0
2019

Health TAPESTRY: co-designing interprofessional primary care programs for older adults using the persona-scenario method

Authors:
Valaitis, R., Longaphy, J., Ploeg, J., Agarwal, G., Oliver, D., Nair, K., Dolovich, L.
Reference:
Valaitis, R., Longaphy, J., Ploeg, J., Agarwal, G., Oliver, D., Nair, K., Dolovich, L. (2019). Health TAPESTRY: co-designing interprofessional primary care programs for older adults using the persona-scenario method. BMC family practice, 20(1): 122. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-019-1013-9
2019

Pilot randomized controlled trial of a complex intervention for diabetes self-management supported by volunteers, technology, and interprofessional primary health care teams

Authors:
Agarwal, G., Gaber, J., Richardson, J. et al
Reference:
Agarwal, G., Gaber, J., Richardson, J. et al. (2019). Pilot randomized controlled trial of a complex intervention for diabetes self-management supported by volunteers, technology, and interprofessional primary health care teams. Pilot Feasibility Stud 5, 118 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-019-0504-8
2019

Development of the Health Awareness and Behaviour Tool (HABiT): Reliability and suitability for a Canadian older adult population

Authors:
Agarwal G, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J
Reference:
Agarwal G, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J. (2019). Development of the Health Awareness and Behaviour Tool (HABiT): Reliability and suitability for a Canadian older adult population. BMC Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, 38:40. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-019-0206-0
2019

DIVERT-Collaboration Action Research and Evaluation (CARE) Trial Protocol: a multi provincial pragmatic cluster randomised trial of cardiorespiratory management in home care.

Authors:
Costa AP, Schumacher C, Jones A, Dash D, Campbell G, Junek M, Agarwal G, Bell CM, Boscart V, Bronskill SE, Feeny D, Hébert PC, Heckman GA, Hirdes JP, Lee L, McKelvie RS, Mitchell L, Sinha SK, Davis J, Priddle T, Rose J, Gillan R, Mills D, Haughton D.
Reference:
Costa AP, Schumacher C, Jones A, Dash D, Campbell G, Junek M, Agarwal G, Bell CM, Boscart V, Bronskill SE, Feeny D, Hébert PC, Heckman GA, Hirdes JP, Lee L, McKelvie RS, Mitchell L, Sinha SK, Davis J, Priddle T, Rose J, Gillan R, Mills D, Haughton D. (2019). DIVERT-Collaboration Action Research and Evaluation (CARE) Trial Protocol: a multi provincial pragmatic cluster randomised trial of cardiorespiratory management in home care. BMJ Open, 9: e03030. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030301
2019

Design and rationale for a pragmatic cluster randomized trial of the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) for social housing residents in Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

Authors:
Agarwal, G., Girard, M., Angeles, R., Pirrie, M., Lussier, M. T., Marzanek, F., Kaczorowski, J.
Reference:
Agarwal, G., Girard, M., Angeles, R., Pirrie, M., Lussier, M. T., Marzanek, F., Kaczorowski, J. (2019). Design and rationale for a pragmatic cluster randomized trial of the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) for social housing residents in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Trials, 20(1), 760. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3806-5
2019

2018

Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

Authors:
Fullman N, Yearwood J, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abebe Z, Abebo T, Aboyans V, Abreu A, Abu-Raddad L, Adane A, Adedoyin R, Adetokunboh O, Adhikari T, Afarideh M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al].
Reference:
Fullman N, Yearwood J, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abebe Z, Abebo T, Aboyans V, Abreu A, Abu-Raddad L, Adane A, Adedoyin R, Adetokunboh O, Adhikari T, Afarideh M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al]. (2018). Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. The Lancet, 391(10136), 2236-2271. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)30994-2
2018

Understanding why frequent users of EMS call 9-1-1: A grounded theory study

Authors:
Mahmuda S, Wade-Valance A, Stosic A, Guenter D, Howard M, Agarwal G, Angeles R, McLeod B,
Reference:
Mahmuda S, Wade-Valance A, Stosic A, Guenter D, Howard M, Agarwal G, Angeles R, McLeod B,. (2018). Understanding why frequent users of EMS call 9-1-1: A grounded theory study. Health Promotion Practice. online: 1-8. doi: 10.1177/1524839918799504
2018

Effectiveness of the CANRISK tool in the identification of dysglycemia in a Canadian South Asian Population

Authors:
Agarwal G, Jiang Y, Lemieux C, Rogers Van Katwyk S, Mao Y, Orpana H, Fong M, Morrison H
Reference:
Agarwal G, Jiang Y, Lemieux C, Rogers Van Katwyk S, Mao Y, Orpana H, Fong M, Morrison H. (2018). Effectiveness of the CANRISK tool in the identification of dysglycemia in a Canadian South Asian Population. Health Promotion and Chronic Diseases in Canada, 38(7/8): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.38.7/8.03
2018

Disconnected Relationships between Primary Care and Community-based Health and Social Services and System Navigation for Older Adults: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Authors:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Ploeg J, Risdon C; Mangin D, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Oliver D, Gaber J
Reference:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Ploeg J, Risdon C; Mangin D, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Oliver D, Gaber J. (2018). Disconnected Relationships between Primary Care and Community-based Health and Social Services and System Navigation for Older Adults: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. BMC Family Practice, 21: 69. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01143-8
2018

Strengthening family medicine: A Canadian Perspective and the RCGP International and Overseas Network

Authors:
Agarwal G
Reference:
Agarwal G. (2018). Strengthening family medicine: A Canadian Perspective and the RCGP International and Overseas Network. BJGP Open, 1(4): 1-2. doi: 10.3399/bjgpopen17X101301
2018

Global Alliance for Chronic Disease researchers’ statement on multimorbidity (Comment).

Authors:
Hurst J, Dickhaus J, Maulik P, J Jaime Miranda J, Pastakia S, Soriano J, Siddharthan T, Vedanthan R, Agarwal G [et al]. Multi-Morbidity Working Group members.
Reference:
"Hurst J, Dickhaus J, Maulik P, J Jaime Miranda J, Pastakia S, Soriano J, Siddharthan T, Vedanthan R, Agarwal G [et al]. Multi-Morbidity Working Group members. * (2018). Global Alliance for Chronic Disease researchers’ statement on multimorbidity (Comment). The Lancet, 6(12): E1270-E1271. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30391-7 *member of the GACD multi-morbidity working group"
2018

Examining Interprofessional Teams Structures and Processes in the Implementation of a Primary Care Intervention (Health TAPESTRY) for Older Adults Using Normalization Process Theory

Authors:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Gaber J, Mangin D, Oliver D, Parascandalo F, Ploeg J, Risdon C.
Reference:
Valaitis R, Cleghorn L, Dolovich L, Agarwal G, Gaber J, Mangin D, Oliver D, Parascandalo F, Ploeg J, Risdon C. (2018). Examining Interprofessional Teams Structures and Processes in the Implementation of a Primary Care Intervention (Health TAPESTRY) for Older Adults Using Normalization Process Theory. BMC Family Practice, 21: 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01131-y
2018

Targets for Glycemic Control

Authors:
Imran A, Agarwal G, Bajaj HS, Ross S.
Reference:
Imran A, Agarwal G, Bajaj HS, Ross S. (2018). Targets for Glycemic Control. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 42: S42-S46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.10.030
2018

A scoping review of intimate partner violence educational programs for health care professionals.

Authors:
Sprague S, Swaminath A, Slobogean GP, Spurr H, Arseneau E, Raveendran L, Memon M, Scott T, Agarwal G, Bhandari M
Reference:
Sprague S, Swaminath A, Slobogean GP, Spurr H, Arseneau E, Raveendran L, Memon M, Scott T, Agarwal G, Bhandari M. (2018). A scoping review of intimate partner violence educational programs for health care professionals. Women and Health, 58(10): 1192-1206. https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2017.1388334
2018

A scoping study and qualitative assessment of care planning and care management in community paramedicine.

Authors:
Leyenaar M., McLeod B., Chan J., Tavares W., Costa A., Agarwal G.
Reference:
Leyenaar M., McLeod B., Chan J., Tavares W., Costa A., Agarwal G. (2018). A scoping study and qualitative assessment of care planning and care management in community paramedicine. Irish Journal of Paramedicine, 3(1): 1-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.32378/ijp.v3i1.76
2018

Effects of a Community Health Promotion Program on Social Factors in a Vulnerable Older Adult Population residing in Social Housing

Authors:
Agarwal G, Brydges M
Reference:
Agarwal G, Brydges M.(2018). Effects of a Community Health Promotion Program on Social Factors in a Vulnerable Older Adult Population residing in Social Housing. BMC Geriatrics, 18(1): 95. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-018-0764-9
2018

Assessing Health Literacy Among Older Adults Living in Subsidized Housing: A Cross Sectional Study.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Habing K, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Habing K, Pirrie M, Angeles R, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J. (2018). Assessing Health Literacy Among Older Adults Living in Subsidized Housing: A Cross Sectional Study. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 109(3): 401-409. doi: 10.17269/s41997-018-0048-3.
2018

Evaluation of a Community Paramedicine Health Promotion and Lifestyle Risk Assessment Program in Seniors Living in Social Housing Buildings: A Cluster Randomized Trial.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Pirrie M, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J
Reference:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Pirrie M, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J. (2018). Evaluation of a Community Paramedicine Health Promotion and Lifestyle Risk Assessment Program in Seniors Living in Social Housing Buildings: A Cluster Randomized Trial. CMAJ, 190(21): E638-E647. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.170740
2018

Effectiveness of the CANRISK tool in the identification of dysglycemia in First Nations and Métis in Canada

Authors:
Agarwal G, Jiang Y, Rogers Van Katwyk S, Lemieux C, Orpana H, Mao Y, Hanley B, Davis K, Leuschen L, Morrison H.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Jiang Y, Rogers Van Katwyk S, Lemieux C, Orpana H, Mao Y, Hanley B, Davis K, Leuschen L, Morrison H. (2018). Effectiveness of the CANRISK tool in the identification of dysglycemia in First Nations and Métis in Canada. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention, 38(2): 0-2. doi: 10.24095/hpcdp.38.2.02
2018

Large Care Gaps in Primary Care Management of Asthma: A Longitudinal Practice Audit

Authors:
Price C, Agarwal G, Chan D, Goel S, Boulet LP, Mamdani M, Straus S, Lebovic G.
Reference:
Price C, Agarwal G, Chan D, Goel S, Boulet LP, Mamdani M, Straus S, Lebovic G. (2018). Large Care Gaps in Primary Care Management of Asthma: A Longitudinal Practice Audit. BMJ Open, 9(1):e022506. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022506
2018

Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.

Authors:
Stanaway J, Afshin A, Gakidou E, Lim S, Abate D, Abate K, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe M, Abebe Z, Abera S, Abil O, Abraha H, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Adamu A, Adane A, Adebayo O, Adedoyin R, Adekanmbi V, Ademi Z, Adetokunboh O, Adib M, Admasie A, Adsuar J, Afanvi K, Afarideh M, Agarwal G [et.al]
Reference:
Stanaway J, Afshin A, Gakidou E, Lim S, Abate D, Abate K, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe M, Abebe Z, Abera S, Abil O, Abraha H, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Adamu A, Adane A, Adebayo O, Adedoyin R, Adekanmbi V, Ademi Z, Adetokunboh O, Adib M, Admasie A, Adsuar J, Afanvi K, Afarideh M, Agarwal G [et.al]. (2018). Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, 392(10159): 1923-1994. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32225-6
2018

Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 359 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

Authors:
Kyu H, Abate D, Abate K, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe M, bebe Z, Abil O, Aboyans V, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Ackerman I, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adekanmbi V, Ademi Z, Adetokunboh O, Adib M, Adsuar J, Afanvi K, Afarideh, Afshin M, Agarwal G [et.al].
Reference:
Kyu H, Abate D, Abate K, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe M, bebe Z, Abil O, Aboyans V, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Ackerman I, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adekanmbi V, Ademi Z, Adetokunboh O, Adib M, Adsuar J, Afanvi K, Afarideh, Afshin M, Agarwal G [et.al]. (2018). Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 359 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, 392(10159): 1859-1922. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32335-3
2018

Population and fertility by age and sex for 195 countries and territories, 1950–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.

Authors:
Murray C, Callender C, Kulikoff X, Srinivasan V, Abate D, Abate K, Abay S, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdel-Rahman O, Abdi A, Abdoli N, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe H, Abebe M, Abebe Z, Abebo T, Abejie A, Aboyans V, Abraha H, Abreu D, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Accrombessi M, Acharya P, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adedeji I, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adhena B, Adhikari T, Adib M, Adou A, Adsuar J, Afarideh M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al].
Reference:
Murray C, Callender C, Kulikoff X, Srinivasan V, Abate D, Abate K, Abay S, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdel-Rahman O, Abdi A, Abdoli N, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe H, Abebe M, Abebe Z, Abebo T, Abejie A, Aboyans V, Abraha H, Abreu D, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Accrombessi M, Acharya P, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adedeji I, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adhena B, Adhikari T, Adib M, Adou A, Adsuar J, Afarideh M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al]. (2018). Population and fertility by age and sex for 195 countries and territories, 1950–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, 392(10159): 1995-2051. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32278-5
2018

Measuring progress from 1990 to 2017 and projecting attainment to 2030 of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals for 195 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

Authors:
Lozano R, Fullman N, Abate D, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, l Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdel-Rahman O, Abdi A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe N, Abebe Z, Abejie A, Abera S, Abil O, Aboyans V, Abraha H, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Abyu G, Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adedoyin R, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adhena B, Adhikari T, Adib M, Adou A, Adsuar J, Afarideh M, Afshari M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al]
Reference:
Lozano R, Fullman N, Abate D, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, l Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdel-Rahman O, Abdi A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe N, Abebe Z, Abejie A, Abera S, Abil O, Aboyans V, Abraha H, Abrham A, Abu-Raddad L, Abu-Rmeileh N, Abyu G, Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adedoyin R, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adhena B, Adhikari T, Adib M, Adou A, Adsuar J, Afarideh M, Afshari M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al]. (2018). Measuring progress from 1990 to 2017 and projecting attainment to 2030 of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals for 195 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, 392(10159): 2091-2138. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32281-5
2018

Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality for 282 causes of death in 195 countries and territories, 1980–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

Authors:
Roth G, Abate D, Abate K, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe H, Abebe M, Abebe Z, Negesse A, Abejie A, Semaw F Abera, Olifan Zewdie Abil, Haftom Niguse Abraha, Aklilu Roba Abrham, Laith Jamal Abu-Raddad A, Accrombessi A, Acharya D, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adesoji R, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adhena B, Adib M, Admasie A, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al].
Reference:
Roth G, Abate D, Abate K, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe H, Abebe M, Abebe Z, Negesse A, Abejie A, Semaw F Abera, Olifan Zewdie Abil, Haftom Niguse Abraha, Aklilu Roba Abrham, Laith Jamal Abu-Raddad A, Accrombessi A, Acharya D, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adesoji R, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adhena B, Adib M, Admasie A, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et.al]. (2018). Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality for 282 causes of death in 195 countries and territories, 1980–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, 392(10159): 1736-1788. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32203-7
2018

Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

Authors:
James, S. L., Abate, D., Abate, K. H., Abay, S. M., Abbafati, C., Abbasi, N., Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe Z, Abera S, Abil O, Abraha H, Laith Jamal Abu-Raddad L, Niveen ME Abu-Rmeileh N, Manfred Mario Kokou Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Ackerman I, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adib M, Adsuar J, Afanvi K, Afarideh M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et al.]
Reference:
James, S. L., Abate, D., Abate, K. H., Abay, S. M., Abbafati, C., Abbasi, N., Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdela J, Abdelalim A, Abdollahpour I, Abdulkader R, Abebe Z, Abera S, Abil O, Abraha H, Laith Jamal Abu-Raddad L, Niveen ME Abu-Rmeileh N, Manfred Mario Kokou Accrombessi M, Acharya D, Acharya P, Ackerman I, Adamu A, Adebayo O, Adekanmbi V, Adetokunboh O, Adib M, Adsuar J, Afanvi K, Afarideh M, Afshin A, Agarwal G [et al.]. (2018). Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, 392(10159): 1789-1858. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32279-7
2018

Descriptive analysis of pharmacy services provided after community pharmacy screening

Authors:
Dolovich L, Lancaster K, Thabane L, Tarride JE, Agarwal G, Healey J, Sandhu R.
Reference:
Dolovich L, Lancaster K, Thabane L, Tarride JE, Agarwal G, Healey J, Sandhu R. (2018). Descriptive analysis of pharmacy services provided after community pharmacy screening. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 40(6): 1577-1586. doi: 10.1007/s11096-018-0742-5
2018

Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016.

Authors:
Griswold M, Fullman N, Hawley C, Arian N, Zimsen S, Tymeson H, Venkateswaran V, Tapp A, Forouzanfar M, Salama J, Abate, Degu Abate K, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abdulkader R, Abebe Z, Aboyans V, Abrar M, Acharya P, Adetokunboh O, Adhikari T, Adsuar J, Afarideh M, Agardh E, Agarwal G [et.al]
Reference:
Griswold M, Fullman N, Hawley C, Arian N, Zimsen S, Tymeson H, Venkateswaran V, Tapp A, Forouzanfar M, Salama J, Abate, Degu Abate K, Abay S, Abbafati C, Abdulkader R, Abebe Z, Aboyans V, Abrar M, Acharya P, Adetokunboh O, Adhikari T, Adsuar J, Afarideh M, Agardh E, Agarwal G [et.al]. (2018). Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. The Lancet, 392(10152), 1015-1035. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31310-2
2018

2017

Effectiveness of a community paramedic-led health assessment and education initiative in a seniors’ residence building: the Community Health Assessment Program through Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS)

Authors:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, McLeod B, Parascandalo J, Dolovich L.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, McLeod B, Parascandalo J, Dolovich L. (2017). Effectiveness of a community paramedic-led health assessment and education initiative in a seniors' residence building: the Community Health Assessment Program through Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS). BMC Emergency Medicine, 17(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s12873-017-0119-4
2017

Evaluation of a Computerized Self-Management Tool for Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Project

Authors:
Dyal N, McAssey K, Agarwal G
Reference:
Dyal N, McAssey K, Agarwal G. (2017). Evaluation of a Computerized Self-Management Tool for Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Project. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 41(2): 124-128. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2016.09.021
2017

A Healthy Lifestyle App for Older Adults with Diabetes and Hypertension: Usability Assessment.

Authors:
Smith-Turchyn J, Gravesande J, Agarwal G, Mangin D, Javadi D, Peter J, Parascandalo F, Dolovich L, Richardson J.
Reference:
Smith-Turchyn J, Gravesande J, Agarwal G, Mangin D, Javadi D, Peter J, Parascandalo F, Dolovich L, Richardson J. (2017). A Healthy Lifestyle App for Older Adults with Diabetes and Hypertension: Usability Assessment. International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, 16(3/4): 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJHTM.2017.088862
2017

Time in therapeutic range. Warfarin anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in a community-based practice

Authors:
Gateman D, Trojnar L, Agarwal G.
Reference:
Gateman D, Trojnar L, Agarwal G. (2017). Time in therapeutic range. Warfarin anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in a community-based practice. Canadian Family Physician, 63(10): e425–e431.
2017

Assessment of dysglycemia risk in the Kitkimeot Region of Nunavut using the CANRISK tool.

Authors:
Jiang Y, Rogers Van Katwyk S, Mao Y, Orpana H, Agarwal G, de Groh M, Skinner M, Clarke R
Reference:
Jiang Y, Rogers Van Katwyk S, Mao Y, Orpana H, Agarwal G, de Groh M, Skinner M, Clarke R. (2017). Assessment of dysglycemia risk in the Kitkimeot Region of Nunavut using the CANRISK tool. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, 37(4): 114 - 122. doi: 10.24095/hpcdp.37.4.02
2017

Choosing the optimal method of blood pressure measurement for limited resource rural communities in the “Community Health Assessment Program—Philippines”

Authors:
Guenter D, Angeles R, Kaczorowski J, Agarwal G, Cristobal FL, Arciaga R, Smith JF, Kessomboon P, Jarraya F, Agbulos R, Arnuco FD, Barrera J, Dimitry S, Gregorio E, Halili S, Jalani NT, Kessomboon N, Ladeza M, Dolovich L
Reference:
Guenter D, Angeles R, Kaczorowski J, Agarwal G, Cristobal FL, Arciaga R, Smith JF, Kessomboon P, Jarraya F, Agbulos R, Arnuco FD, Barrera J, Dimitry S, Gregorio E, Halili S, Jalani NT, Kessomboon N, Ladeza M, Dolovich L. (2017). Choosing the optimal method of blood pressure measurement for limited resource rural communities in the “Community Health Assessment Program—Philippines”. Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 19:899–903. doi: 10.1111/jch.13028
2017

2016

High Prevalence of Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors Identified in a Pharmacy-based Screening Program 2016

Authors:
Sandhu RK, Dolovich L, Deif B, Barake W, Agarwal G, Grinvalds A, Lim T, Quinn FR, Gladstone D, Conen D, Connolly SJ, Healey JS.
Reference:
Sandhu RK, Dolovich L, Deif B, Barake W, Agarwal G, Grinvalds A, Lim T, Quinn FR, Gladstone D, Conen D, Connolly SJ, Healey JS. (2016). High Prevalence of Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors Identified in a Pharmacy-based Screening Program. Open Heart, 3(2): 1-7. doi: 10.1136/openhrt-2016-000515
2016

A protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial using the Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY) platform approach to promote person-centered primary health care for older adults

Authors:
Dolovich L, Oliver D, Lamarche L, Agarwal G, Carr T, Chan D, Cleghorn L, Griffith L, Javadi D, Kastner M, Longaphy J, Mangin D, Papaioannou A, Ploeg J, Raina P, Richardson J, Risdon C, Santaguida L, Straus S, Thabane L, Valaitis R, Price D.
Reference:
Dolovich L, Oliver D, Lamarche L, Agarwal G, Carr T, Chan D, Cleghorn L, Griffith L, Javadi D, Kastner M, Longaphy J, Mangin D, Papaioannou A, Ploeg J, Raina P, Richardson J, Risdon C, Santaguida L, Straus S, Thabane L, Valaitis R, Price D. (2016). A protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial using the Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY) platform approach to promote person-centered primary health care for older adults. Implementation Science, 11(49): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-016-0407-5
2016

Examining hypertension rates, severity, knowledge, and modifiable risk factors in older adults residing in Ontario subsidised housing

Authors:
Agarwal G, McDonough B, Angeles R, Pirrie M, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J, Dolovich L.
Reference:
Agarwal G, McDonough B, Angeles R, Pirrie M, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Parascandalo J, Dolovich L. (2016). Examining hypertension rates, severity, knowledge, and modifiable risk factors in older adults residing in Ontario subsidised housing. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 31(10): S50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2015.07.118
2016

Promoting the Health Benefits of Walking and Bicycling to Work: A Qualitative Exploration of the Role of Healthcare Providers in Addressing Barriers to Active Commuting

Authors:
Wallace R, Green S, Agarwal G
Reference:
Wallace R, Green S, Agarwal G. (2016). Promoting the Health Benefits of Walking and Bicycling to Work: A Qualitative Exploration of the Role of Healthcare Providers in Addressing Barriers to Active Commuting. Sports and Exercise Medicine: Article Ref. #: 1000SEMOJ2135. 2(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.17140/SEMOJ-2-135
2016

Email Between Patient and Provider: Assessing the Attitudes and Perspectives of 624 Primary Health Care Patients

Authors:
Seth P, Abu-Abed M, Kapoor V, Nicholson K, Agarwal G.
Reference:
Seth P, Abu-Abed M, Kapoor V, Nicholson K, Agarwal G. (2016). Email Between Patient and Provider: Assessing the Attitudes and Perspectives of 624 Primary Health Care Patients. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 4(4): e42. doi: 10.2196/medinform.5853
2016

Evaluation of the Canadian Drug Safety and Effectiveness Cross-Disciplinary Training (DSECT) Program between 2009-2015

Authors:
Pirrie M, Holbrook A, Levine M, Raina P, Rangachari PK, Tarride JE, Thabane L, Dolovich L, on behalf of the DSECT Program Team
Reference:
"Pirrie M, Holbrook A, Levine M, Raina P, Rangachari PK, Tarride JE, Thabane L, Dolovich L, on behalf of the DSECT Program Team.** (2016). Evaluation of the Canadian Drug Safety and Effectiveness Cross-Disciplinary Training (DSECT) Program between 2009-2015. Journal of Popular Clinical Pharmacology, 23(3): e226. ****DSECT Co-Investigator and member of the DSECT Program Team. "
2016

Choice of a suitable diabetes risk assessment tool in Nepal – can we learn from Canada?

Authors:
Agarwal, G., Sathian, B., & Agrawal, S.
Reference:
Agarwal, G., Sathian, B., & Agrawal, S. (2016). Choice of a suitable diabetes risk assessment tool in Nepal - can we learn from Canada?. Nepal journal of epidemiology, 6(2): 548–550. https://doi.org/10.3126/nje.v6i2.15154
2016

The CHAP-EMS health promotion program: a qualitative study on participants’ views of the role of paramedics

Authors:
Brydges M, Denton M, Agarwal G.
Reference:
Brydges M, Denton M, Agarwal G. (2016). The CHAP-EMS health promotion program: a qualitative study on participants' views of the role of paramedics. BMC Health Service Research, 16: 435. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-016-1687-9
2016

2015

Rationale and methods of a multicentre RCT of the effectiveness of a Community Health Assessment Program with Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS) implemented on residents aged 55 years and older in subsidised seniors’ housing buildings in Ontario

Authors:
Agarwal G, McDonough B, Angeles R, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, McLeod B, Dolovich L.
Reference:
Agarwal G, McDonough B, Angeles R, Pirrie M, Marzanek F, McLeod B, Dolovich L. (2015). Rationale and methods of a multicentre RCT of the effectiveness of a Community Health Assessment Program with Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS) implemented on residents aged 55 years and older in subsidised seniors’ housing buildings in Ontario. BMJ Open, 5: e008110. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008110
2015

Development of a community health and wellness pilot in a subsidised seniors’ apartment building in Hamilton, Ontario: Community Health Awareness Program delivered by Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS).

Authors:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, McDonough B, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Pirrie M, Dolovich L.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, McDonough B, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Pirrie M, Dolovich L. (2015). Development of a community health and wellness pilot in a subsidised seniors’ apartment building in Hamilton, Ontario: Community Health Awareness Program delivered by Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS). BMC Research Notes, 8: 113. doi: 10.1186/s13104-015-1061-8
2015

Advance directives: Survey of primary care patients

Authors:
O'Sullivan R, Mailo K, Angeles R, Agarwal G.
Reference:
O'Sullivan R, Mailo K, Angeles R, Agarwal G. (2015). Advance directives: Survey of primary care patients. Canadian Family Physician, 61(4): 353-356.
2015

Managing pain medications in long-term care: nurses’ views

Authors:
Kaasalainen S, Agarwal G, Dolovich L, Brazil K, Papaioannou A.
Reference:
Kaasalainen S, Agarwal G, Dolovich L, Brazil K, Papaioannou A. (2015). Managing pain medications in long-term care: nurses' views. British Journal of Nursing, 24(9): 14-27. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2015.24.9.484
2015

Identifying patients with asthma in primary care electronic medical record systems Chart analysis–based electronic algorithm validation study

Authors:
Xi N, Wallace R, Agarwal G, Chan D, Gershon A, Gupta S
Reference:
Xi N, Wallace R, Agarwal G, Chan D, Gershon A, Gupta S. (2015). Identifying patients with asthma in primary care electronic medical record systems Chart analysis–based electronic algorithm validation study. Canadian Family Physician, 61(10): e474-e483.
2015

2014

Persona-scenario exercise for codesigning primary care interventions

Authors:
Valaitis R, Longaphy J, Nair K, Agarwal G, Griffith L, Kastner M, Oliver D, Ploeg J, Straus S, Dolovich L.
Reference:
Valaitis R, Longaphy J, Nair K, Agarwal G, Griffith L, Kastner M, Oliver D, Ploeg J, Straus S, Dolovich L. (2014). Persona-scenario exercise for codesigning primary care interventions. Canadian Family Physician, 60(3): 294-296.
2014

Nurses’ Perception and Comfort Level with Diabetes Management Practices in Long Term Care.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Sherifali D, Kaasalainen, S, Dolovich, Akhtar-Danesh N. (
Reference:
Agarwal G, Sherifali D, Kaasalainen, S, Dolovich, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2014). Nurses' Perception and Comfort Level with Diabetes Management Practices in Long Term Care. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 38(5): 314-9. 10.1016/j.jcjd.2013.12.003
2014

Rationale and Design of the Problem for the Identification of “Actionable” Atrial Fibrillation (PIAAF): Systematic identification to detect previously undiagnosed or untreated AF in the community

Authors:
Sandhu, K., Quinn, R., Ivers, N., Agarwal, G., … [et al.].
Reference:
Sandhu, K., Quinn, R., Ivers, N., Agarwal, G., … [et al.]. (2014). Rationale and Design of the Problem for the Identification of “Actionable” Atrial Fibrillation (PIAAF): Systematic identification to detect previously undiagnosed or untreated AF in the community. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 30(10). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2014.07.517
2014

Effectiveness of a Community Health and Wellness Pilot in a Subsidized Seniors’ Apartment Building: CHAP-EMS.

Authors:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, McDonough B, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Pirrie M, Dolovich L
Reference:
Agarwal G, Angeles R, McDonough B, McLeod B, Marzanek F, Pirrie M, Dolovich L. (2014). Effectiveness of a Community Health and Wellness Pilot in a Subsidized Seniors' Apartment Building: CHAP-EMS. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 38(5): S72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2014.07.210
2014

Effect of a Community-Based Diabetes Awareness Program on the Detection of Diabetes

Authors:
Agarwal G, Kaczorowski J, Hanna S.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Kaczorowski J, Hanna S. (2014). Effect of a Community-Based Diabetes Awareness Program on the Detection of Diabetes. Journal of Family Medicine & Community Health, 1(1): 1005.
2014

2013

South Asian Temple-Goers’ Perspective on Diabetes and its Prevention

Authors:
Kapur M, Agarwal G, Singh-Cheema M.
Reference:
Kapur M, Agarwal G, Singh-Cheema M. (2013). South Asian Temple-Goers’ Perspective on Diabetes and its Prevention. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 37(4): S73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2013.08.224
2013

A Community Health Awareness Program in Subsidized Seniors Homes: Using CANRISK as a Risk Assessment and Health Promotion Tool

Authors:
Agarwal G, McDonough B, McLeod B, Dolovich L, Angeles R, Marzanek F.
Reference:
Agarwal G, McDonough B, McLeod B, Dolovich L, Angeles R, Marzanek F. (2013). A Community Health Awareness Program in Subsidized Seniors Homes: Using CANRISK as a Risk Assessment and Health Promotion Tool. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 37(4): S75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2013.08.230
2013

Building a story together: Using Persona Scenario Focus Groups to co-develop the TAPESTRY intervention.

Authors:
Valaitis, R., Agarwal, G., Chan, D., Griffith, L., Oliver, D., Papaioannou, A., ... & Richardson, J.
Reference:
Valaitis, R., Agarwal, G., Chan, D., Griffith, L., Oliver, D., Papaioannou, A., ... & Richardson, J. (2013). Building a story together: Using Persona Scenario Focus Groups to co-develop the TAPESTRY intervention. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 12: 828.
2013

Personal health records-an overview of the changing face of family practice

Authors:
Agarwal G.
Reference:
Agarwal G. (2013). Personal health records-an overview of the changing face of family practice. Family practice. 30(4): 363–364. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmt035
2013

Helping primary care teams emerge through a quality improvement program

Authors:
Hilts L , Howard M ,Price D , Risdon C , Agarwal G, Childs A
Reference:
Hilts L , Howard M ,Price D , Risdon C , Agarwal G, Childs A. (2013). Helping primary care teams emerge through a quality improvement program. Family Practice, 30(2):204-2011. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cms056
2013

Community Health Awareness of Diabetes (CHAD): Description of a Community-Wide Diabetes Awareness Demonstration Program and its Feasibility

Authors:
Agarwal G, Kaczorowski J, Hanna S.
Reference:
Agarwal G, Kaczorowski J, Hanna S. (2013). Community Health Awareness of Diabetes (CHAD): Description of a Community-Wide Diabetes Awareness Demonstration Program and its Feasibility. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 37(5): 294-300. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2013.07.001
2013

Helping primary care teams emerge through a quality improvement program

Authors:
Hilts L, Howard M, Price D, Risdon C, Agarwal G, Childs A
Reference:
Hilts L, Howard M, Price D, Risdon C, Agarwal G, Childs A. (2013). Helping primary care teams emerge through a quality improvement program. Family Practice, 30(2):204-11. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cms056
2013

2012

Chronically ill Canadians’ experiences of being unattached to a family doctor: a qualitative study of marginalized patients in British Columbia

Authors:
Crooks VA , Agarwal G, Harrison A
Reference:
Crooks VA , Agarwal G, Harrison A. (2012). Chronically ill Canadians' experiences of being unattached to a family doctor: a qualitative study of marginalized patients in British Columbia. BMC Family Practice, 13(1): 69. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-13-69
2012

Intimate partner violence: patients’ experiences and perceptions in family practice

Authors:
Narula A , Agarwal G, McCarthy L
Reference:
Narula A , Agarwal G, McCarthy L. (2012). Intimate partner violence: patients' experiences and perceptions in family practice. Family Practice, 29(5):593-600. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cms008
2012

Uptake of Online versus Paper-based Diabetes Risk Screening Assessment in a Large Primary Care Setting

Authors:
Agarwal G.
Reference:
Agarwal G. (2012). Uptake of Online versus Paper-based Diabetes Risk Screening Assessment in a Large Primary Care Setting. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 36(5): S2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2012.07.018
2012

Care for patients with type 2 diabetes in a random sample of community family practices in Ontario, Canada

Authors:
Agarwal G, Kaczorowski J, Hanna S
Reference:
Agarwal G, Kaczorowski J, Hanna S. (2012). Care for patients with type 2 diabetes in a random sample of community family practices in Ontario, Canada. Journal of International Family Practice. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/734202
2012

2011

Validating the CANRISK prognostic model for assessing diabetes risk in Canada’s multi-ethnic population

Authors:
Robinson CA , Agarwal G, Nerenberg K.
Reference:
Robinson CA , Agarwal G, Nerenberg K. (2011). Validating the CANRISK prognostic model for assessing diabetes risk in Canada's multi-ethnic population. Chronic diseases and Injuries Canada, 32(1):19-31.
2011

Self-reported teamwork in family health team practices in Ontario: organizational and cultural predictors of team climate

Authors:
Howard M , Brazil K , Akhtar-Danesh N , Agarwal G
Reference:
Howard M , Brazil K , Akhtar-Danesh N , Agarwal G. (2011). Self-reported teamwork in family health team practices in Ontario: organizational and cultural predictors of team climate. Canadian family physician. Médecin de famille canadien, 57(5): e185-91.
2011

2010

Nurses’ perceptions of and satisfaction with the medication administration system in long-term-care homes.

Authors:
Kaasalainen S, Agarwal G, Dolovich L, Papaioannou A, Brazil K, Akhtar-Danesh N.
Reference:
Kaasalainen S, Agarwal G, Dolovich L, Papaioannou A, Brazil K, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2010). Nurses' perceptions of and satisfaction with the medication administration system in long-term-care homes. The Canadian journal of nursing research, 42(4): 58-79.
2010

Quality indicators for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care

Authors:
Hopkins J, Agarwal G, Dolovich L
Reference:
Hopkins J, Agarwal G, Dolovich L. (2010). Quality indicators for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care. Canadian family physician. Médecin de famille canadien, 56(7): e255-262.
2010