Interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness during COVID-19 physical distancing measures: A rapid systematic review
CYK Williams, AT Townson, M Kapur, AF Ferreira… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background A significant proportion of the worldwide population is at risk of social isolation
and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to identify effective …
and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to identify effective …
Interventions to address social connectedness and loneliness for older adults: a scoping review
HM O'Rourke, L Collins, S Sidani - BMC geriatrics, 2018 - Springer
Background Older adults are at risk for loneliness, and interventions to promote social
connectedness are needed to directly address this problem. The nature of interventions …
connectedness are needed to directly address this problem. The nature of interventions …
“It's the worst bloody feeling in the world”: Experiences of loneliness and social isolation among older people living in care homes
Loneliness and social isolation in later life result in social exclusion, reduced well-being,
and significant health problems. Yet, we have a limited understanding of the meanings that …
and significant health problems. Yet, we have a limited understanding of the meanings that …
The benefits of emotion regulation interventions in virtual reality for the improvement of wellbeing in adults and older adults: a systematic review
JI Montana, M Matamala-Gomez, M Maisto… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The impact of emotion regulation interventions on wellbeing has been extensively
documented in literature, although only in recent years virtual reality (VR) technologies have …
documented in literature, although only in recent years virtual reality (VR) technologies have …
A systematic review of interventions for loneliness among older adults living in long-term care facilities
Objectives This study aimed to review loneliness interventions for older adults living in long-
term care (LTC) facilities over the past 10 years, to categorize interventions by type, and to …
term care (LTC) facilities over the past 10 years, to categorize interventions by type, and to …
Attitudes and perceptions toward healthcare technology adoption among older adults in Singapore: a qualitative study
STH Low, PG Sakhardande, YF Lai… - Frontiers in Public …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Smart Nation is a key initiative of Singapore to move toward digitalization of its industries
including healthcare. The complex negotiations of aging amid Smart Nation are addressed …
including healthcare. The complex negotiations of aging amid Smart Nation are addressed …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of selected leisure activities on preventing loneliness among older Chinese
This study examined three types of leisure activities (playing cards/mahjong, watching
TV/listening to the radio, and participation in social activities) among the older segment of …
TV/listening to the radio, and participation in social activities) among the older segment of …
What matters, and what matters most? Exploring resident satisfaction in continuing care retirement communities
Purpose Resident satisfaction is a catalyst for continuing care retirement communities
(CCRCs) to enhance their competitiveness in the expanding senior living market. CCRC …
(CCRCs) to enhance their competitiveness in the expanding senior living market. CCRC …
Designing virtual environments for social engagement in older adults: a qualitative multi-site study
Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used as a platform for social interaction, including as a
means for elders to maintain engagement. However, not many empirical studies have been …
means for elders to maintain engagement. However, not many empirical studies have been …
Interventions to reduce loneliness in community-living older adults: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
PG Shekelle, IM Miake-Lye, MM Begashaw… - Journal of General …, 2024 - Springer
Background The problem of loneliness has garnered increased attention from policymakers,
payors, and providers due to higher rates during the pandemic, particularly among seniors …
payors, and providers due to higher rates during the pandemic, particularly among seniors …