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Facing the Next “Geriatric Giant”—A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventions Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults

2024; Elsevier BV; Volume: 25; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105110

1538-9375

Lukas Duffner, N. Janssen, Kay Deckers, Sarah Schroyen, Marjolein E. de Vugt, Sebastian Köhler, Stéphane Adam, Frans R.J. Verhey, Marja Y. Veenstra,

Health and Wellbeing Research

Loneliness and social isolation are associated with adverse health outcomes, especially within the older adult population, underlining the need for effective interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to summarize all available evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions for loneliness and social isolation, to map out their working mechanisms, and to give implications for policy and practice.