Remote Work, Well-Being, and Healthy Labor Force Participation Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Aging populations make expanded workforce participation among older adults an economic and public health priority. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of virtual work, providing new opportunities for healthy aging in the workplace through increased flexibility and less physical strain. However, digital exclusion, ergonomically challenging tasks, and social isolation can limit these opportunities for older populations. Objective: This scoping review aimed to synthesize interdisciplinary research on the relationship between remote work and labor force participation among adults aged 45 years and older, focusing on health-related outcomes, barriers, and facilitators. Methods: Following the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, w

SUBMITTER: Adegoke K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652596 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature