This research will build on a previously conducted systematic review that aggregated information on successful interventions to address social isolation. This research...
About
Dr. Han Yan is a family physician as part of the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team. She completed her family medicine residency training at the University of Toronto. She also acquired a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology from the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Her research interests are related to medical literacy around birth and death, especially as it pertains to advanced care planning.
Supervisors: Dr. Andrew Pinto and Dr. Archna Gupta
Projects
Patient experiences of social prescribing among older adults in Toronto, Ontario: A photovoice project
In Progress
Social isolation and loneliness affect up to half of adults over 60 and can lead to health implications. These issues are shaped by factors like income, housing, and f...