Juanita-Dawne Bacsu
Biographic Data
| ID | 5411121 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Juanita-Dawne Bacsu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Juanita-Dawne |
| FAMILY NAME | Bacsu |
| SIGNATURE | BACSU J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Thompson Rivers University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2819-1617 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Co‐Developed Evaluation Framework for a Patient Engagement Programme Within a National Dementia Research Network
Healthcare Utilization Disparities Among Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this study was to determine the healthcare utilization patterns in a national sample of older adults across several factors (ethnicity, gender, race, education) with normal and dementia/impaired cognition. We used datasets from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS, 2018) to evaluate healthcare utilization, including metrics such as hospital and nursing home stays, hospice care, and the number of visits to the doctor. Logistic model…
Factors related to social disconnectedness among older unpaid caregivers
Background Older unpaid caregivers often face social isolation and loneliness, yet risk factors for social disconnection remain largely unexplored. As the demand for unpaid caregiving rises with an aging population, there is a need for targeted interventions to reduce social disconnectedness in this vulnerable group. This study aimed to identify determinants of social disconnectedness. Methods Data came from a sample of 701 unpaid caregivers aged…
Perceived technology usefulness for caregiving among unpaid caregivers
Background Technological advancements have the potential to improve caregiving quality and alleviate caregiver burden by providing tools for real-time communication, monitoring, and care coordination. To assist with technology adoption among the 53 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, efforts are needed to better understand caregivers’ perceptions about the usefulness of certain technologies for caregiving. Methods Data were analyzed from a nati…
Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia
Background Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study a…
Perspective
Globally, there has been an increasing call for dissemination and implementation science to improve the health equity of older adults. However, improving the health equity of older adults requires methods that allow for an in-depth understanding of the existing research. While the value of review articles is widely recognized, the value of publishing review protocols is an emerging paradigm with great potential to advance implementation science a…
Social isolation and loneliness prevention among rural older adults aging-in-place
Introduction The adverse effects of social isolation and loneliness (SI/L) have been documented among older adults in rural communities and contribute to poor health outcomes, premature disability and mortality, and increased burden on the healthcare system. The identification of factors contributing to SI/L among older adults can build the foundation for rural policymakers and leaders to allocate resources and develop tailored strategies more ef…
Using YouTube Comments Data to Explore Postpartum Depression in Social Media
This study provides key insights into public discourse on PPD. It highlights the importance of family and community support and advocates for a healthcare system capable of addressing the needs of stigmatized populations. A significant finding of this study is the call for action to raise awareness and debunk myths about PPD. Misconceptions worsen stigma and deter help-seeking by affected individuals. Awareness initiatives are crucial to enhance …
Indigenous-specific cultural safety within health and dementia care
Globally, health inequities experienced by Indigenous communities are often described and documented in terms of deficits and disease. However, health disparities are complex and involve numerous underlying issues beyond the social determinants of health. Indigenous Peoples face unique barriers to accessing culturally safe and equitable healthcare, including racism, systemic injustice, and a historical legacy of colonialism. There is a paucity of…
Improving the health equity and the human rights of Canadians with dementia through a social determinants approach
A scoping review of Covid-19 experiences of people living with dementia
OBJECTIVES: Compared with the general population, people living with dementia have been unequivocally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a paucity of knowledge on the COVID-19 impact on people with dementia and their care partners. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize the existing literature on the COVID-19 experiences of people with dementia and their care partners. METHODS: Following Arksey and O'Malley's sco…
Addressing the needs of rural and remote people in a national dementia strategy for Canada
Addressing the needs of rural and remote people in a national dementia strategy for Canada
A scoping review of Covid-19 experiences of people living with dementia
OBJECTIVES: Compared with the general population, people living with dementia have been unequivocally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a paucity of knowledge on the COVID-19 impact on people with dementia and their care partners. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize the existing literature on the COVID-19 experiences of people with dementia and their care partners. METHODS: Following Arksey and O'Malley's sco…
Indigenous-specific cultural safety within health and dementia care
Globally, health inequities experienced by Indigenous communities are often described and documented in terms of deficits and disease. However, health disparities are complex and involve numerous underlying issues beyond the social determinants of health. Indigenous Peoples face unique barriers to accessing culturally safe and equitable healthcare, including racism, systemic injustice, and a historical legacy of colonialism. There is a paucity of…
Improving the health equity and the human rights of Canadians with dementia through a social determinants approach
Perspective
Globally, there has been an increasing call for dissemination and implementation science to improve the health equity of older adults. However, improving the health equity of older adults requires methods that allow for an in-depth understanding of the existing research. While the value of review articles is widely recognized, the value of publishing review protocols is an emerging paradigm with great potential to advance implementation science a…
Social isolation and loneliness prevention among rural older adults aging-in-place
Introduction The adverse effects of social isolation and loneliness (SI/L) have been documented among older adults in rural communities and contribute to poor health outcomes, premature disability and mortality, and increased burden on the healthcare system. The identification of factors contributing to SI/L among older adults can build the foundation for rural policymakers and leaders to allocate resources and develop tailored strategies more ef…
Using YouTube Comments Data to Explore Postpartum Depression in Social Media
This study provides key insights into public discourse on PPD. It highlights the importance of family and community support and advocates for a healthcare system capable of addressing the needs of stigmatized populations. A significant finding of this study is the call for action to raise awareness and debunk myths about PPD. Misconceptions worsen stigma and deter help-seeking by affected individuals. Awareness initiatives are crucial to enhance …
Factors related to social disconnectedness among older unpaid caregivers
Background Older unpaid caregivers often face social isolation and loneliness, yet risk factors for social disconnection remain largely unexplored. As the demand for unpaid caregiving rises with an aging population, there is a need for targeted interventions to reduce social disconnectedness in this vulnerable group. This study aimed to identify determinants of social disconnectedness. Methods Data came from a sample of 701 unpaid caregivers aged…
Perceived technology usefulness for caregiving among unpaid caregivers
Background Technological advancements have the potential to improve caregiving quality and alleviate caregiver burden by providing tools for real-time communication, monitoring, and care coordination. To assist with technology adoption among the 53 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, efforts are needed to better understand caregivers’ perceptions about the usefulness of certain technologies for caregiving. Methods Data were analyzed from a nati…
Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia
Background Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study a…
A Co‐Developed Evaluation Framework for a Patient Engagement Programme Within a National Dementia Research Network
Healthcare Utilization Disparities Among Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this study was to determine the healthcare utilization patterns in a national sample of older adults across several factors (ethnicity, gender, race, education) with normal and dementia/impaired cognition. We used datasets from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS, 2018) to evaluate healthcare utilization, including metrics such as hospital and nursing home stays, hospice care, and the number of visits to the doctor. Logistic model…
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Dementia (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (3 works) · Disease (3 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (3 works) · Health care (3 works)