Interventions in ambulatory healthcare settings to reduce social isolation among adults aged 18–64: a systematic review
K Anchuri, L Steiner, R Rabet, A Craig-Neil… - BJGP open, 2024 - bjgpopen.org
Background Social isolation is associated with increased all-cause and premature mortality,
poor chronic disease management, and mental health concerns. Limited research exists on …
poor chronic disease management, and mental health concerns. Limited research exists on …
[HTML][HTML] Use and acceptance of digital communication technology by older adults for social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed methods study
Background Older adults are at higher risk for health issues, including mental health
problems. This was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults …
problems. This was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults …
[HTML][HTML] The Indirect Impact of Educational Attainment as a Distal Resource for Older Adults on Loneliness, Social Isolation, Psychological Resilience, and Technology …
Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated social distancing
prevented the spread of the disease but potentially exacerbated social isolation and …
prevented the spread of the disease but potentially exacerbated social isolation and …
Loneliness and older adults: psychological resilience and technology use during the COVID-19 pandemic—a cross sectional study
Introduction: This study investigated how psychological resilience influenced greater
technology use among older adults, and whether they moderated the impact of social …
technology use among older adults, and whether they moderated the impact of social …
Investigating the interplay of loneliness, computer-mediated communication, online social capital, and well-being: insights from a COVID-19 lockdown study
M Fahy, M Barry - Frontiers in Digital Health, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Recent studies have found that there is scope for communication technologies
to increase online social capital. Although studies have linked online social capital and …
to increase online social capital. Although studies have linked online social capital and …
[HTML][HTML] " It's not at all the same as being in the same room, being in the same space": Older adult technology use and activity place modification during COVID-19 …
This study investigates how information and communication technology (ICT) facilitated
older adults' home modification to encompass pre-pandemic activities, as well as the health …
older adults' home modification to encompass pre-pandemic activities, as well as the health …
Equity implications of COVID-19 on older adults' mobility: Evidence and examples from South Asia
While older adults' mobility has been explored in great depth in the developed world, this is
not the case with South Asia. Additionally, findings from the developed world cannot simply …
not the case with South Asia. Additionally, findings from the developed world cannot simply …
When to say bye: A qualitative study of older adults' discontinuation of technology use after the pandemic
F Chang, Z Gu - 2023 - dl.designresearchsociety.org
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many older adults to adopt communication
technologies as a means of maintaining connections with their loved ones, accessing …
technologies as a means of maintaining connections with their loved ones, accessing …
“Yes, This Is Still Circle”: Circle‐Keeping Online During COVID—An Interview with Kay Pranis and Becky McCammon
J Strauss - Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT This Practice Note is an interview with leading Circle‐keepers Kay Pranis and
Becky McCammon about their experiences facilitating Talking Circles virtually during …
Becky McCammon about their experiences facilitating Talking Circles virtually during …
Effectiveness of an Informal Home Care Support Intervention Program to Reduce Loneliness and Improve Quality of Life among Lonely Community-Dwelling Older …
Background Establishing cost-effective informal care services for lonely older adults living at
home in developing countries can be an innovative approach for improving their well-being …
home in developing countries can be an innovative approach for improving their well-being …