Social Isolation of Older Adults With Diabetes.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to conduct a scoping review of social isolation in elderly patients with diabetes and to clarify current knowledge and gaps and future challenges. A literature search was conducted using Medline, Web of Science, CINAHL, CiNii, and Ichushi, and included studies with an eligibility criterion of a survey of social isolation in elderly patients with diabetes and aged ≥60 years. Social isolation was defined as limited or non-face-to-face contact with family and community. A data extraction form describing characteristics of studies incorporated in the present review was prepared. A total of six studies met eligibility criterion (sample size, 451-3,500). Subjects' age averaged 67 years, and 42% were female. Social isolation ranged from 9% to 49%. Factors related to social isolation incl

SUBMITTER: Ida S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9350511 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature