biostudies-literatureUnknown25(3)Ghiga IWHO Centre for Health Development, Kobe, Japan<h4>Objectives</h4>Community-based social innovations (CBSIs) are one type of intervention that may help to address the complex needs of ageing populations globally. The aim of this research was to assess evidence for the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of CBSIs involving in such contexts.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a systematic review of CBSIs for healthy ageing in middle- and high-income countries, including any CBSI that aimed to empower people aged 50 and over by motivating them to take initiative for their own health and wellbeing. The protocol was registered with Prospero (CRD 42016051622). A comprehensive search was conducted in 15 academic databases and advanced search in Google. We included published studies from 2000 onwards in any language. Exploratory meta-analysis was coJournal of health services research & policy202-210https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7307416biostudies-literatureThe effectiveness of community-based social innovations for healthy ageing in middle- and high-income countries: a systematic review.PMC7307416Ghiga ILepetit LAli GCMiani CMeads CPitchforth EfalseThe effectiveness of community-based social innovations for healthy ageing in middle- and high-income countries: a systematic review.<h4>Objectives</h4>Community-based social innovations (CBSIs) are one type of intervention that may help to address the complex needs of ageing populations globally. The aim of this research was to assess evidence for the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of CBSIs involving in such contexts.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a systematic review of CBSIs for healthy ageing in middle- and high-income countries, including any CBSI that aimed to empower people aged 50 and over by motivating them to take initiative for their own health and wellbeing. The protocol was registered with Prospero (CRD 42016051622). A comprehensive search was conducted in 15 academic databases and advanced search in Google. We included published studies from 2000 onwards in any language. Exploratory meta-analysis was co2020-01-01T00:00:00Z2020 Jul2025-04-22T06:41:48.708Z2020-07-10T07:16:35ZS-EPMC73074163225255910.1177/1355819619888244