Faranak Aminzadeh Research Publications - Regional Geriatric ...

Faranak Aminzadeh
Research Publications
As of September 2012
1. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., Lee, L., & Molnar, F. (in press). Disclosing a Diagnosis of
Dementia: Recommendations for a Person-Centered Approach. Canadian Geriatrics
Journal of CME.
2. Aminzadeh, F., Molnar, F., Dalziel, W.B., & Garcia, L. (in press). An Exploration of
Adjustment Needs and Efforts of Persons with Dementia After Relocation to a
Retirement Residence. Journal of Housing for the Elderly.
3. Aminzadeh, F., Molnar, F.J., Dalziel, W.B., & Ayotte, D. (2012). A Review of Barriers and
Enablers to Diagnosis and Management of Persons with Dementia in Primary Care.
Canadian Geriatrics Journal, 15(3), 85-94.
4. Garcia, L.J., Hebert, M., Kozak, J., Senecal, I., Slaughter, S.E., Aminzadeh, F., et. al.
(2012). Perceptions of Family and Staff on the Role of the Environment in Long-Term
Care Homes for People with Dementia. International Psychogeriatrics / IPA, 24(5), 753-
765.
5. Byszewski, A., Aminzadeh, F., Robinson, K., Molnar, F., & Dalziel, W. (2011). The Driving
and Dementia Toolkit for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers 2011. Ottawa:
Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario.
6. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Molnar, F.J., & Garcia, L.J. (2010). Meanings, Functions,
and Experiences of Living at Home for Individuals with Dementia at the Critical Point
of Relocation. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 36(6), 28-35.
7. Byszewski, A.M., Molnar, F.J., & Aminzadeh, F. (2010). The Impact of Disclosure of
Unfitness to Drive in Persons with Newly Diagnosed Dementia: Patient and Caregiver
Perspectives. Clinical Gerontologist, 33(2), 152-163.
8. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., & Molnar, F.J. (2009). From Home to Retirement Home: A
Guide for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia. Ottawa: Regional Geriatric Program of
Eastern Ontario.
9. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Molnar, F.J., & Garcia, L.J. (2009). Symbolic Meaning of
Relocation to a Residential Care Facility for Persons with Dementia. Aging & Mental
Health, 13(3), 487-496.
10. Byszewski, A., Aminzadeh, F., Baillou, L.A., Dalziel, W., Hing, M., Hunt, L., et. al. (2009).
The Driving and Dementia Toolkit for Health Professionals. (3rd. ed.). Ottawa: Regional
Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario & Champlain Dementia Network.

11. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., Molnar, F.J., & Eisner, M. (2007). Emotional Impact of
Dementia Diagnosis: Exploring Persons with Dementia and Caregivers' Perspectives.
Aging & Mental Health, 11(3), 281-290.
12. Byszewski, A.M., Molnar, F.J., Aminzadeh, F., Eisner, M., Gardezi, F., & Bassett, R. (2007).
Dementia Diagnosis Disclosure: A Study of Patient and Caregiver Perspectives.
Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, 21(2), 107-114.
13. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., & Dalziel, W.B. (2006). A Prospective Study of Caregiver
Burden in an Outpatient Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Program. Clinical
Gerontologist, 29(4), 47-60.
14. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Molnar, F.J., & Alie, J. (2006). Targeting at Risk Older
Adults in Residential Care Facilities for Specialized Geriatric Services. Clinical
Gerontologist, 29(3), 3-17.
15. Sveistrup, H., Lockett, D., Edwards, N., & Aminzadeh, F. (2006). Evaluation of Bath
Grab Bar Placement for Older Adults. Technology and Disability, 18(2), 45-55.
16. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., Dalziel, W.B., Wilson, M., Deane, N., & Papahariss-Wright,
S. (2005). Effectiveness of Outpatient Geriatric Assessment Programs: Exploring
Caregiver Needs, Goals, and Outcomes. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 31(12), 19-25.
17. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Byszewski, A., Wilson, M., Deane, N., & Papahariss-Wright,
S. (2004). Outpatient Consultative Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Targeting
patient/caregiver Dyads at Risk for Low-Adherence. Geriatrics Today: Journal of the
Canadian Geriatric Society, 7(4), 118-122.
18. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Molnar, F.J., & Alie, J. (2004). An Examination of the
Health Profile, Service use and Care Needs of Older Adults in Residential Care
Facilities. Canadian Journal on Aging, 23(3), 281-296.
19. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., Dalziel, W.B., & Amos, S. (2003). Patient Adherence to
the Recommendations of an Interdisciplinary Geriatric Day Hospital Program. Clinical
Gerontologist, 26(1 & 2), 85-99.
20. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., Dalziel, W.B., Wilson, M., Dean, N., & Papahariss-Wright, S.
(2003). A Prospective Study of Caregiver Needs, Goals & Outcomes in an Outpatient
Consultative Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Program. Ottawa: Regional Geriatric
Assessment Program of Ottawa-Carleton.
21. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Molnar, F., Alie, J., & Firth, C. (2003). An Examination of
Health Profile, Service use and Care Needs of Older Adults in Residential Care
Facilities in the City of Ottawa. Ottawa: Regional Geriatric Assessment Program of Ottawa.
22. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., Dalziel, W.B., & Amos, S. (2003). Patient Adherence to
the Recommendations of an Interdisciplinary Geriatric Day Hospital Program. Clinical
Gerontologist, 26(1-2), 85-99.
23. Edwards, N., & Aminzadeh, F. (2003). An Algorithm had Moderate Sensitivity for
Identifying Older Women in Nursing Homes at Risk of Fracture. Evidence-Based
Nursing, 6(2), 58.

24. Edwards, N., Lockett, D., Aminzadeh, F., & Nair, R.C. (2003). Predictors of Bath Grab-
Bar use among Community-Living Older Adults. Canadian Journal on Aging, 22(2), 217-
227.
25. Sveistrup, H., Lockett, D., Edwards, N., & Aminzadeh, F. (2003). Evaluation of Optimal
Bath Grab Bar Placement for Seniors (Socio-Economic Series 03-010). Ottawa: Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
26. Aminzadeh, F., Amos, S., Byszewski, A., & Dalziel, W.B. (2002). Comprehensive
Geriatric Assessment: Exploring Clients' and Caregivers' Perceptions of the
Assessment Process and Outcomes. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 28(6), 6-13.
27. Aminzadeh, F., Byszewski, A., Dalziel, W.B., & Amos, S. (2002). Patient Adherence to
the Recommendations of an Interdisciplinary Geriatric Day Hospital Program. Clinical
Gerontologist, 26(1-2), 85-99.
28. Aminzadeh, F., & Dalziel, W.B. (2002). Older Adults in the Emergency Department: A
Systematic Review of Patterns of use, Adverse Outcomes, and Effectiveness of
Interventions. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 39(3), 238-247.
29. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., & Molnar, F.J. (2002). Targeting Frail Older Adults for
Outpatient Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Management Services: An
Overview of Concepts and Criteria. Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 12(1), 82-92.
30. Lockett, D., Aminzadeh, F., & Edwards, N. (2002). Development and Evaluation of an
Instrument to Measure Seniors' Attitudes Toward the use of Bathroom Grab Bars.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.), 19(5), 390-397.
31. Sveistrup, H., Lockett, D., Edwards, N., & Aminzadeh, F. (2002). Evaluation of Optimal
Grab Bar Placement for Seniors: Final Report. (Research Report). Ottawa: Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
32. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Martell, C., & Amos, S. (2001). A Survey of Residential
Care Facilities in the Ottawa-Carleton Region. Geriatrics Today: Journal of the Canadian
Geriatric Society, 4(3), 130-135.
33. Aminzadeh, F., & Ross, M.M. (2001). Preventing Falls in a Long-Term Care Facility: A
Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Approach. Geriatrics Today: Journal of the Canadian
Geriatrics Society, 4(2), 68-70.
34. Ross, M.M., Carswell, A., Dalziel, W.B., & Aminzadeh, F. (2001). Continuing Education
for Staff in Long-Term Care Facilities: Corporate Philosophies and Approaches.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 32(2), 68-76; quiz 94-5.
35. Ross, M.M., Carswell, A., Dalziel, W.B., & Aminzadeh, F. (2001). Family Education in
Long-Term Care Facilities: Philosophies and Approaches. Geriatrics Today: Journal of
the Canadian Geriatric Society, 4(1), 14-16.
36. Aminzadeh, F. (2000). Adherence to Recommendations of Community-Based
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Programmes. Age and Ageing, 29(5), 401-407.
37. Aminzadeh, F., Amos, S., Byszewski, A., & Dalziel, W.B. (2000). Follow-Up of the
Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Geriatric Day Hospital Program: Monitoring Adherence
with Recommendations and Client Outcomes. Ottawa: Regional Geriatric Assessment
Program of Ottawa-Carleton.

38. Aminzadeh, F., Dalziel, W.B., Byszewski, A., & Amos, S. (2000). Adherence of Primary
Care Physicians to the Recommendations of a Consulting Geriatric Day Hospital
Program: Patterns and Predictors. Mature Medicine, 3(4), 169-172.
39. Aminzadeh, F., & Edwards, N. (2000). Factors Associated with Cane use among
Community Dwelling Older Adults. Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.), 17(6), 474-483.
40. Aminzadeh, F., Edwards, N., Lockett, D., & Nair, R.C. (2000). Utilization of Bathroom
Safety Devices, Patterns of Bathing and Toileting, and Bathroom Falls in a Sample of
Community Living Older Adults. Technology and Disability, 13(1), 95-103.
41. Aminzadeh, F., Plotnikoff, R., & Edwards, N. (1999). Development and Evaluation of
the Cane use Cognitive Mediator Instrument. Nursing Research, 48(5), 269-275.
42. Aminzadeh, F. (1998). Development of a SAFE Program at St. Patrick's Home of
Ottawa. Ottawa: University of Ottawa & St. Patrick's Home of Ottawa Inc.
43. Aminzadeh, F., & Edwards, N. (1998). Exploring Seniors' Views on the use of
Assistive Devices in Fall Prevention. Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.), 15(4), 297-
304.
44. Aminzadeh, F., & Edwards, N. (1998). Perceptions, Attitudes and Social Norms
Influencing Fall Prevention Behaviours: Views of British-Canadian and Italian
Seniors (CHRU Monograph Series: CHRU Publication No. M98-4). Ottawa: Community Health
Research Unit.
45. Edwards, N., & Aminzadeh, F. (1998). Community Action for Fall Prevention:
Exploring the Views and Experiences of Lay Community Organizers (CHRU Monograph
Series: CHRU Publication No. M98-07). Ottawa: Community Health Research Unit.
46. Moyer, A., Aminzadeh, F., & Edwards, N. (1998). Falls in Later Life (CHRU Monograph
Series: CHRU Publication No. M98-2). Ottawa: Community Health Research Unit.
47. Aminzadeh, F., & Edwards, N. (1997). The Use of Assistive Devices in Fall Prevention
among Community-Living Seniors (CHRU Monograph Series: CHRU Publication No. M97-1).
Ottawa: Community Health Research Unit.
48. Aminzadeh, F. (1996). Stair Falls among Seniors: Hazards, Safety,
Recommendations and Building Codes (CHRU Discussion Paper: Publication No. DP96-2).
Ottawa: Community Health Research Unit.