Digital interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults: An evidence and gap map.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social isolation and loneliness are more common in older adults and are associated with a serious impact on their well-being, mental health, physical health, and longevity. They are a public health concern highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, hence the need for digital technology tools to enable remotely delivered interventions to alleviate the impact of social isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 restrictions.

Objectives

To map available evidence on the effects of digital interventions to mitigate social isolation and/or loneliness in older adults in all settings except hospital settings.

Search methods

We searched the following databases from inception to May 16, 2021, with no language restrictions. Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycInfo

SUBMITTER: Welch V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10681039 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature