Curated Resources
MHST 601: Facilitating Health Inquiry
MHST 631: Health Promotion I: Foundation
MHST 631 Artifacts
The following artifacts and resources provide a glimpse into my Health Promotion learning journey.
Health Promotion Organization, Community Engagement Framework
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (2013) (NCCDH) provides an excellent resource that summarizes organizations and their community engagement initiatives.
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) offers a robust community engagement strategy. The NCCDH document was used to organize and summarize the CCSMH community engagement efforts.
Organization: The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH)
URL: https://ccsmh.ca/
Area(s) of Focus:
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Canada, older adults, mental health – anxiety, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, depression, delirium, social isolation and loneliness, substance use and addition, suicide risk and prevention, wellness in aging
Relevance to social determinants of health and health equity:
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Moderate (equity focussed, advocacy, culturally relevant interventions that recognize the diversity of older adult populations)
Intended Use:
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Focuses on supporting older adults' mental health through information, resources, professional development and clinical guidelines
Principles/Values:
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To promote the mental health of seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources
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Improving the quality of care and support for older adults
Tools/Guides:
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Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness
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Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit
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The Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults clinician pocket card - overview of recommendations for assessment and treatment
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Screening tools- evidence-based method for assessing risk and informing appropriate interventions
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Assessment of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Info Sheet
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Canadian Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Older Adults
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Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
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Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Delirium Older Adults
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Canadian Clinical Guidelines on the Assessment of Suicide Risk and Prevention of in Older Adults
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Social Isolation and Healthy Aging for Older Adults and Care Partners
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Qualitative National Survey of Older Adults, the story of social isolation and loneliness for older adults in Canada
Strategies:
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Communication and collaboration with older adults, clinicians and care partners through focus groups and interviews
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Online engagement tools and digital participation platforms
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eLearning modules and conferences
Barriers/Risks:
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Clinical recommendations are most helpful when implemented within a strong relational context
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Improve use case and operationalizing clinical guidelines
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Lack of literature on clinical practice in prevention, screening, assessment and intervention for older adults
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Gaps in research and knowledge reflect opportunities for future consideration
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Healthcare service providers and their organizations need support to fulfill this role
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Longitudinal monitoring of social isolation and loneliness in population surveys to evaluate trends and the impact of local, provincial and national interventions
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Further research and investment in supporting programs for older adults from racialized groups, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and diverse linguistic and cultural groups is required
Success Factors:
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Strong community partnerships
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Early and continuous engagement, clear goals, strong local partnerships, transparent reporting of outcomes and future considerations
Evaluation:
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Offers several resources, info sheets/quick facts, screening tools and clinical guidelines to support clinicians, older adults and their care partners in better understanding seniors’ mental health and aging well
Other Comments:
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CCSMH recognizes the importance of advocacy and building general awareness about the mental health needs of older adults
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Committed to shedding light on the unique challenges faced by older adults
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Advocating for improved mental health care policies and resources at all levels of government and through the private sector
Template adapted from National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (community engagement).
https://nccdh.ca/resources/entry/a-guide-to-community-engagement-frameworks/
Brief Presentation:
Highlights of my health promotion proposal and model
Infographic
Women and dementia: the hidden inequity in dementia risk
Creating this infographic was a valuable learning experience that allowed me to focus on a significant population health issue that disproportionately affects women. Analyzing health outcomes, along with the role of various determinants in shaping them, was particularly eye-opening. Examining both individual determinants and their interactions highlighted how these factors influence women’s health and where targeted research and interventions are needed.
Condensing complex information into a single infographic was challenging, but it provided a useful exercise in prioritizing the most impactful and relevant content.
