Resting systolic blood pressure (mmHg)) (clinical)
The investigators will assess resting systolic blood pressure with an automated BP device BPTRU™.
Resting systolic blood pressure (mmHg)) (clinical)
The investigators will assess resting systolic blood pressure with an automated BP device BPTRU™.
Resting systolic blood pressure (mmHg)) (clinical)
The investigators will assess resting systolic blood pressure with an automated BP device BPTRU™.
Resting diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)) (clinical)
The investigators will assess resting diastolic blood pressure with an automated BP device BPTRU™.
Resting diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)) (clinical)
The investigators will assess resting diastolic blood pressure with an automated BP device BPTRU™.
Resting diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)) (clinical)
The investigators will assess resting diastolic blood pressure with an automated BP device BPTRU™.
Electrical activity of the heart (ECG) (clinical)
The investigators will assess cardiovascular disease risk factors by 12-lead ECG (10 minutes).
Electrical activity of the heart (ECG) (clinical)
The investigators will assess cardiovascular disease risk factors by 12-lead ECG (10 minutes).
Electrical activity of the heart (ECG) (clinical)
The investigators will assess cardiovascular disease risk factors by 12-lead ECG (10 minutes).
C-reactive protein (mg/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
C-reactive protein (mg/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
C-reactive protein (mg/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
plasma glucose (mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
plasma glucose (mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
plasma glucose (mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
High-density lipoprotein - cholesterol (HDL-C; mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
High-density lipoprotein - cholesterol (HDL-C; mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
High-density lipoprotein - cholesterol (HDL-C; mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
Fasting low-density lipoprotein (LDL; mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
Fasting low-density lipoprotein (LDL; mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
Fasting low-density lipoprotein (LDL; mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
Triglycerides (mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
Triglycerides (mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
Triglycerides (mmol/L) (clinical)
The investigators will utilize the phlebotomy unit in the CHHM Mobile Lab to collect a non-fasting blood sample (standard techniques). They will request that study participants not engage in any physical activity, or consume alcohol/caffeine 24 hours prior to measurement. Collected samples will be refrigerated in the Mobile Lab and transported the same day to the Vancouver General Hospital Pathology Lab for analysis as per current standard methods.
Height (cm), weight (kg), waist & hip circumference (cm), fat and muscle mass (g) (clinical)
Height (cm): The investigators will use the wall-mounted stadiometer (Rosscraft Inc). Weight (kg): Participants remove shoes and stand on an electronic scale (Seca Model 242, Hanover, MD). For height and weight, duplicate measures are taken unless measures differ by ±0.4 cm or ±0.2 kg, when a third measure is taken. The investigators will calculate body mass index (BMI) as wt/ht2. Waist circumference (cm): The investigators use a flexible steel tape. In older adults, it is most convenient to measure at the umbilical level. The investigators obtain two measures during minimal respiration and record to the nearest 0.1 cm. They perform a third measure if the difference between the first two measures is greater than 0.2 cm. The investigators use the mean of two and the median of three measurements for analysis for all measures. Fat and muscle mass (g): The investigators will assess total body fat mass (g) and muscle mass (g) by DXA (Hologic QDR 4500W,Hologic Inc., Waltham, MA).
Height (cm), weight (kg), waist & hip circumference (cm), fat and muscle mass (g) (clinical)
Height (cm): The investigators will use the wall-mounted stadiometer (Rosscraft Inc). Weight (kg): Participants remove shoes and stand on an electronic scale (Seca Model 242, Hanover, MD). For height and weight, duplicate measures are taken unless measures differ by ±0.4 cm or ±0.2 kg, when a third measure is taken. The investigators will calculate body mass index (BMI) as wt/ht2. Waist circumference (cm): The investigators use a flexible steel tape. In older adults, it is most convenient to measure at the umbilical level. The investigators obtain two measures during minimal respiration and record to the nearest 0.1 cm. They perform a third measure if the difference between the first two measures is greater than 0.2 cm. The investigators use the mean of two and the median of three measurements for analysis for all measures. Fat and muscle mass (g): The investigators will assess total body fat mass (g) and muscle mass (g) by DXA (Hologic QDR 4500W,Hologic Inc., Waltham, MA).
Height (cm), weight (kg), waist & hip circumference (cm), fat and muscle mass (g) (clinical)
Height (cm): The investigators will use the wall-mounted stadiometer (Rosscraft Inc). Weight (kg): Participants remove shoes and stand on an electronic scale (Seca Model 242, Hanover, MD). For height and weight, duplicate measures are taken unless measures differ by ±0.4 cm or ±0.2 kg, when a third measure is taken. The investigators will calculate body mass index (BMI) as wt/ht2. Waist circumference (cm): The investigators use a flexible steel tape. In older adults, it is most convenient to measure at the umbilical level. The investigators obtain two measures during minimal respiration and record to the nearest 0.1 cm. They perform a third measure if the difference between the first two measures is greater than 0.2 cm. The investigators use the mean of two and the median of three measurements for analysis for all measures. Fat and muscle mass (g): The investigators will assess total body fat mass (g) and muscle mass (g) by DXA (Hologic QDR 4500W,Hologic Inc., Waltham, MA).
Quality of life (as measured by the health state utility values of EQ-5D3L questionnaire (patient-reported quality of life/economic))
QALYs are calculated based on the quality of life of a patient (measured using health utilities) in a given health state and the time spent in that health state. The EQ-5D enables QALYs to be estimated. This captures the gains from reduced morbidity and reduced mortality by assigning quality weights at specific time points to an intervention that are based on preferences, anchored on perfect health and death, and measured on an interval scale. Economic analyses will be conducted from the BC Ministry of Health perspective and will capture the time horizon of the trial (24 months).
Quality of life (as measured by the health state utility values of EQ-5D3L questionnaire (patient-reported quality of life/economic))
QALYs are calculated based on the quality of life of a patient (measured using health utilities) in a given health state and the time spent in that health state. The EQ-5D enables QALYs to be estimated. This captures the gains from reduced morbidity and reduced mortality by assigning quality weights at specific time points to an intervention that are based on preferences, anchored on perfect health and death, and measured on an interval scale. Economic analyses will be conducted from the BC Ministry of Health perspective and will capture the time horizon of the trial (24 months).
Quality of life (as measured by the health state utility values of EQ-5D3L questionnaire (patient-reported quality of life/economic))
QALYs are calculated based on the quality of life of a patient (measured using health utilities) in a given health state and the time spent in that health state. The EQ-5D enables QALYs to be estimated. This captures the gains from reduced morbidity and reduced mortality by assigning quality weights at specific time points to an intervention that are based on preferences, anchored on perfect health and death, and measured on an interval scale. Economic analyses will be conducted from the BC Ministry of Health perspective and will capture the time horizon of the trial (24 months).
Health Care Utilization
The investigators' economic evaluation will examine the incremental costs and benefits generated by using the Group Medical Appointments intervention versus usual care. The outcome of their cost utility analysis is the incremental cost effectiveness ratio (ICER).
By definition, an ICER is the difference between the mean costs of providing the competing interventions divided by the difference in effectiveness (i.e., QALYs), where the ICER = Δ Cost / Δ Effect. Dr. Marra will conduct a prospective economic evaluation alongside the clinical trial to 1) estimate the mean/participant and total health care resource utilization and costs associated with Group Appointments and usual care; 2) determine the QoL as measured by health state utility values; and 3) conduct a cost-utility analysis. The cost-utility analysis will be assessed in terms of incremental cost per quality adjusted life year (QALY).
Our instruments are the EQ-5D-3L and Heath Resource Utilization (HRU) questionnaires.
Health Care Utilization
The investigators' economic evaluation will examine the incremental costs and benefits generated by using the Group Medical Appointments intervention versus usual care. The outcome of their cost utility analysis is the incremental cost effectiveness ratio (ICER).
By definition, an ICER is the difference between the mean costs of providing the competing interventions divided by the difference in effectiveness (i.e., QALYs), where the ICER = Δ Cost / Δ Effect. Dr. Marra will conduct a prospective economic evaluation alongside the clinical trial to 1) estimate the mean/participant and total health care resource utilization and costs associated with Group Appointments and usual care; 2) determine the QoL as measured by health state utility values; and 3) conduct a cost-utility analysis. The cost-utility analysis will be assessed in terms of incremental cost per quality adjusted life year (QALY).
Our instruments are the EQ-5D-3L and Heath Resource Utilization (HRU) questionnaires.
Health Care Utilization
The investigators' economic evaluation will examine the incremental costs and benefits generated by using the Group Medical Appointments intervention versus usual care. The outcome of their cost utility analysis is the incremental cost effectiveness ratio (ICER).
By definition, an ICER is the difference between the mean costs of providing the competing interventions divided by the difference in effectiveness (i.e., QALYs), where the ICER = Δ Cost / Δ Effect. Dr. Marra will conduct a prospective economic evaluation alongside the clinical trial to 1) estimate the mean/participant and total health care resource utilization and costs associated with Group Appointments and usual care; 2) determine the QoL as measured by health state utility values; and 3) conduct a cost-utility analysis. The cost-utility analysis will be assessed in terms of incremental cost per quality adjusted life year (QALY).
Our instruments are the EQ-5D-3L and Heath Resource Utilization (HRU) questionnaires.
Anxiety
The investigators will assess anxiety with the recommended Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale. Using the threshold score of 10, the GAD-7 has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 82% for generalised anxiety disorder. It is moderately good at screening three other common anxiety disorders - panic disorder (sensitivity 74%, specificity 81%), social anxiety disorder (sensitivity 72%, specificity 80%), and post-traumatic stress disorder (sensitivity 66%, specificity 81%).
The GAD-7 offer clinicians concise, self-administered screening and diagnostic tools for mental health disorders.
Anxiety
The investigators will assess anxiety with the recommended Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale. Using the threshold score of 10, the GAD-7 has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 82% for generalised anxiety disorder. It is moderately good at screening three other common anxiety disorders - panic disorder (sensitivity 74%, specificity 81%), social anxiety disorder (sensitivity 72%, specificity 80%), and post-traumatic stress disorder (sensitivity 66%, specificity 81%).
The GAD-7 offer clinicians concise, self-administered screening and diagnostic tools for mental health disorders.
Anxiety
The investigators will assess anxiety with the recommended Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale. Using the threshold score of 10, the GAD-7 has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 82% for generalised anxiety disorder. It is moderately good at screening three other common anxiety disorders - panic disorder (sensitivity 74%, specificity 81%), social anxiety disorder (sensitivity 72%, specificity 80%), and post-traumatic stress disorder (sensitivity 66%, specificity 81%).
The GAD-7 offer clinicians concise, self-administered screening and diagnostic tools for mental health disorders.
Depression
The investigators will assess depression with the recommended Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The GDS is a 30-item self-report assessment used to identify depression in the elderly. The scale was first developed in 1982 by J.A. Yesavage and others.
Depression
The investigators will assess depression with the recommended Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The GDS is a 30-item self-report assessment used to identify depression in the elderly. The scale was first developed in 1982 by J.A. Yesavage and others.
Depression
The investigators will assess depression with the recommended Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The GDS is a 30-item self-report assessment used to identify depression in the elderly. The scale was first developed in 1982 by J.A. Yesavage and others.
Satisfaction With Life Scale
The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a measure of life satisfaction developed by Ed Diener and colleagues (Diener, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin, 1985). The SWLS consists of 5-items that are completed by the individual whose life satisfaction is being measured.
Satisfaction With Life Scale
The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a measure of life satisfaction developed by Ed Diener and colleagues (Diener, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin, 1985). The SWLS consists of 5-items that are completed by the individual whose life satisfaction is being measured.
Satisfaction With Life Scale
The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a measure of life satisfaction developed by Ed Diener and colleagues (Diener, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin, 1985). The SWLS consists of 5-items that are completed by the individual whose life satisfaction is being measured.
Physical Activity (PASE)
The investigators will assess physical activity with the valid and reliable Physical Activities Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire. PASE was designed for those aged 65 years and older; participants use a 12-item scale to self-report the hours per day (average) spent participating in leisure, household, and occupational physical activities over the previous seven-day period. Physical activity is an important covariate in this study.
Physical Activity (PASE)
The investigators will assess physical activity with the valid and reliable Physical Activities Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire. PASE was designed for those aged 65 years and older; participants use a 12-item scale to self-report the hours per day (average) spent participating in leisure, household, and occupational physical activities over the previous seven-day period. Physical activity is an important covariate in this study.
Physical Activity (PASE)
The investigators will assess physical activity with the valid and reliable Physical Activities Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire. PASE was designed for those aged 65 years and older; participants use a 12-item scale to self-report the hours per day (average) spent participating in leisure, household, and occupational physical activities over the previous seven-day period. Physical activity is an important covariate in this study.
Physical Activity (SenseWear)
The investigators will assess physical activity with the valid and reliable SenseWear armband, measuring steps/per day, energy expenditure (calories), and hours of activity (METs (sedentary, moderate, vigorous, very vigorous)). Participants will wear the armband for seven consecutive days, including while sleeping.
Physical Activity (SenseWear)
The investigators will assess physical activity with the valid and reliable SenseWear armband, measuring steps/per day, energy expenditure (calories), and hours of activity (METs (sedentary, moderate, vigorous, very vigorous)). Participants will wear the armband for seven consecutive days, including while sleeping.
Physical Activity (SenseWear)
The investigators will assess physical activity with the valid and reliable SenseWear armband, measuring steps/per day, energy expenditure (calories), and hours of activity (METs (sedentary, moderate, vigorous, very vigorous)). Participants will wear the armband for seven consecutive days, including while sleeping.
Goal Setting and Action Planning
Behavioural principles underpinning the intervention: Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair HOPPMANN leads the behavioural aspects of the study. From her experience in psychological aging research and everyday health behaviours she designs Group Appointments to help patients 1) set realistic health goals; 2) identify good opportunities to translate those health goals into action (action planning); and 3) proactively map out strategies that maintain health behaviours in the face of challenges (coping planning).
The investigators will utilize a psychology / goal setting questionnaire.
Goal Setting and Action Planning
Behavioural principles underpinning the intervention: Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair HOPPMANN leads the behavioural aspects of the study. From her experience in psychological aging research and everyday health behaviours she designs Group Appointments to help patients 1) set realistic health goals; 2) identify good opportunities to translate those health goals into action (action planning); and 3) proactively map out strategies that maintain health behaviours in the face of challenges (coping planning).
The investigators will utilize a psychology / goal setting questionnaire.
Goal Setting and Action Planning
Behavioural principles underpinning the intervention: Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair HOPPMANN leads the behavioural aspects of the study. From her experience in psychological aging research and everyday health behaviours she designs Group Appointments to help patients 1) set realistic health goals; 2) identify good opportunities to translate those health goals into action (action planning); and 3) proactively map out strategies that maintain health behaviours in the face of challenges (coping planning).
The investigators will utilize a psychology / goal setting questionnaire.
Goal Setting and Action Planning
Behavioural principles underpinning the intervention: Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair HOPPMANN leads the behavioural aspects of the study. From her experience in psychological aging research and everyday health behaviours she designs Group Appointments to help patients 1) set realistic health goals; 2) identify good opportunities to translate those health goals into action (action planning); and 3) proactively map out strategies that maintain health behaviours in the face of challenges (coping planning).
The investigators will utilize a psychology / goal setting questionnaire.
Food Diary
Investigators will assess nutritional intake, using a three-day food diary.
Food Diary
Investigators will assess nutritional intake, using a three-day food diary.
Food Diary
Investigators will assess nutritional intake, using a three-day food diary.
Food Diary
Investigators will assess nutritional intake, using a three-day food diary.
Patient Self-Management
Investigators will assess patient self-management, using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) questionnaire. Patient self-management has been identified as a key component to the management of T2DM (CDA/ADA Practice Guidelines). Patients who have the skills, ability, and willingness to manage their own health have better health outcomes. The PAM questionnaire has been tested extensively across a number of different languages, cultures, and demographic groups, and among people with different health conditions.
Patient Self-Management
Investigators will assess patient self-management, using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) questionnaire. Patient self-management has been identified as a key component to the management of T2DM (CDA/ADA Practice Guidelines). Patients who have the skills, ability, and willingness to manage their own health have better health outcomes. The PAM questionnaire has been tested extensively across a number of different languages, cultures, and demographic groups, and among people with different health conditions.
Patient Self-Management
Investigators will assess patient self-management, using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) questionnaire. Patient self-management has been identified as a key component to the management of T2DM (CDA/ADA Practice Guidelines). Patients who have the skills, ability, and willingness to manage their own health have better health outcomes. The PAM questionnaire has been tested extensively across a number of different languages, cultures, and demographic groups, and among people with different health conditions.
Patient Self-Management
Investigators will assess patient self-management, using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) questionnaire. Patient self-management has been identified as a key component to the management of T2DM (CDA/ADA Practice Guidelines). Patients who have the skills, ability, and willingness to manage their own health have better health outcomes. The PAM questionnaire has been tested extensively across a number of different languages, cultures, and demographic groups, and among people with different health conditions.