Social Isolation and Cognitive Function in Later Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is some evidence to suggest that social isolation may be associated with poor cognitive function in later life. However, findings are inconsistent and there is wide variation in the measures used to assess social isolation.

Objective

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the association between social isolation and cognitive function in later life.

Methods

A search for longitudinal studies assessing the relationship between aspects of social isolation (including social activity and social networks) and cognitive function (including global measures of cognition, memory, and executive function) was conducted in PsycInfo, CINAHL, PubMed, and AgeLine. A random effects meta-analysis was conducted to assess the overall associatio

SUBMITTER: Evans IEM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6700717 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature