Digital interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults: An evidence and gap map
Campbell Systematic Reviews2023Vol. 19(4), pp. e1369–e1369
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Vivian Welch, Elizabeth Tanjong Ghogomu, Victoria Barbeau, Sierra Dowling, Rebecca E. Doyle, Ella Beveridge, Elisabeth Boulton, Payaam Desai, Jimmy Xiangji Huang, Nour Elmestekawy, Tarannum Hussain, Arpana Wadhwani, Sabrina Boutin, Niobe Haitas, Dylan Kneale, Douglas M Salzwedel, Roger Simard, Paul C. Hébert, Christopher Mikton
Abstract
The restrictions placed on people during the pandemic have shone a spotlight onto social isolation and loneliness, particularly for older adults. This evidence and gap map shows available evidence on the effectiveness of digital interventions for reducing social isolation or loneliness in older adults. Although the evidence is relatively large and recent, it is unevenly distributed and there is need for more high-quality research. This map can guide researchers and funders to consider areas of major gaps as priorities for further research.
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