Co-Designing a Digital Solution for Decreasing Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older People in Sweden: Explorative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older people are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation due to common age-related changes. The ability to maintain social relationships is considered important for health and well-being and is an essential aspect of healthy aging. The use of information and communication technology has been shown to promote social connectedness and social support among older people; however, many existing solutions require already established contacts and are not developed based on expressed needs among older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.

Objective

The overarching aim of this study was to develop a prototype of a health and welfare technology intervention for decreasing loneliness and social isolation among older people.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Eklund C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680934 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature