Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

This retrospective cohort study uses administrative records to investigate outcomes of frail elderly patients who have utilized paramedic services for transport to hospital emergency department (ED) or for other assistance. Outcomes of interest include time spent in ED, admission to hospital, and referral for home care services. Comparisons were made between these patients and non-frail, non-elderly patients. This study provides insight for policy implications that improve collaboration between paramedic services, home care providers, hospitals, and primary care providers.