Katie N. Dainty
Papers
1
Total Citations
23
H-Index
1
About
Katie N. Dainty is a leading health services researcher whose work centers on improving care for older adults, particularly those experiencing social frailty—a condition where social relationships and resources are compromised, leading to heightened vulnerability. Her major contributions include advancing the conceptual understanding of social frailty and identifying practical, scalable interventions that can support aging populations. Her highly cited 2024 systematic scoping review, “Interventions that have potential to help older adults living with social frailty,” has already garnered 23 citations, underscoring its timely impact. In this work, Dainty and her team synthesized evidence on strategies that address the social determinants of health, moving beyond clinical models to embrace community-based, person-centered approaches. Her research is notable for bridging the gap between social science and clinical practice, offering actionable insights for policymakers and healthcare providers. Dainty’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in gerontology, health equity, and the real-world application of social determinants to improve quality of life for aging populations.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1