Efficacy of internet-based interventions for common mental disorder symptoms and psychosocial problems in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although a high proportion of older adults suffer from common mental disorder symptoms and psychosocial problems, only a small number of older individuals seek psychological treatment. Internet-based interventions have the potential to bridge this treatment gap. However, while there is extensive literature on internet-based treatments in younger to middle-aged adults, research on older individuals is lacking.

Objective

We aimed to summarize narratively and empirically the existing literature on the efficacy of internet-based interventions for the treatment of common mental disorder symptoms and psychosocial problems (loneliness, stress) in older individuals.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO (registration numbe

SUBMITTER: Dworschak C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8810404 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature