The effectiveness of social support interventions on loneliness among older people in the community: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To combat loneliness among elderly individuals, it is crucial to identify effective strategies that can alleviate the negative impact of loneliness on their overall well-being.

Objective

This study evaluated social support programs' impact on loneliness in community-dwelling older adults. The goal was to inform tailored interventions that decrease loneliness and improve quality of life.

Methods

We systematically searched ten electronic databases (EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Weipu, WanFang, CBM) from inception to December 31, 2023, with citation chasing. Included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) tested social support interventions for loneliness reduction. Two independent reviewers extracted participant details, study character

SUBMITTER: Huang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12819595 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature