Health Outcomes of Elder Orphans: An Umbrella and Scoping Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

As the population of elder orphans grows, little research has investigated the health outcomes of these socially and physically isolated older adults without caregiving support. Umbrella and scoping reviews were performed for studies examining health outcomes of older adults experiencing elements of elder orphanhood.

Methods

Studies published 2010- June 2021 and indexed on PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Medline, or SocINDEX were eligible. Results of included studies were examined both by individual category and overall to determine overlapping outcomes.

Results

Umbrella review returned 1,686 studies, with 14 meeting criteria for social isolation (n=10) and physical isolation (n=4). The scoping review of studies examining unmet caregiving need returned 3,74

SUBMITTER: Roofeh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407751 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature