Social connection and physical health outcomes among long-term care home residents: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social connection is recognized as an important determinant of health and well-being. The negative health impacts of poor social connection have been reported in research in older adults, however, less is known about the health impacts for those living in long-term care (LTC) homes. This review seeks to identify and summarize existing research to address the question: what is known from the literature about the association between social connection and physical health outcomes for people living in LTC homes?

Methods

A scoping review guided by the Arksey & O'Malley framework was conducted. Articles were included if they examined the association between social connection and a physical health outcome in a population of LTC residents.

Results

Thirty-four studi

SUBMITTER: Lem K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8683818 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature