Cannabis use in a Canadian long-term care facility: a case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, people aged 65 + years reported a significant increase in cannabis consumption. Despite limited research with older adults regarding the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, there is increasing interest and use among this population, particularly for those who have chronic illnesses or are at end of life. Long-term Care (LTC) facilities are required to reflect on their care and policies related to the use of cannabis, and how to address residents' cannabis use within what they consider to be their home.

Methods

Using an exploratory case study design, this study aimed to understand how one LTC facility in western Canada addressed the major policy shift related to medical and non-medical cannabis. The case study

SUBMITTER: Balneaves LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11134741 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature