The Effectiveness of Technological Interventions For Addressing Social Isolation And Loneliness Among Older People: A Systematic Review: Preliminary findings from a mixed methods systematic review of the literature

Rachel Ambagtsheer; Kim  Borg; Louise  Townsin; Maria Alejandra  Pinero de Plaza; Michael Lawless

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Older people were disproportionately impacted by social distancing measures arising from the coronavirus pandemic, increasing their risk of experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Technology is frequently proposed to enhance social engagement; however, few reviews have addressed its efficacy among older people from a theoretical standpoint.

We addressed three research questions: 1) What is the effectiveness of technology-based interventions in addressing social isolation and loneliness among older people? 2) What are the key barriers and enablers of such interventions? 3) What key theoretical frameworks have informed these interventions?

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 12 Nov 2021
Event	54th AAG Conference: Innovation in Ageing for the future - Virtual Duration: 9 Nov 2021 → 12 Nov 2021 Conference number: 54th https://aag.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/conf2021/programinformation/Agenda (Conference program)

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Conference	54th AAG Conference
Abbreviated title	54th AAG Conference
Period	9/11/21 → 12/11/21
Internet address	https://aag.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/conf2021/programinformation/Agenda (Conference program)

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Digital health
Isolation
Loneliness
ageing and aged care
Health access

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Ambagtsheer, R., Borg, K., Townsin, L., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., & Lawless, M. (2021). The Effectiveness of Technological Interventions For Addressing Social Isolation And Loneliness Among Older People: A Systematic Review: Preliminary findings from a mixed methods systematic review of the literature. Abstract from 54th AAG Conference. https://aag.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/conf2021/programinformation/Speaker

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Ambagtsheer, R, Borg, K, Townsin, L, Pinero de Plaza, MA & Lawless, M 2021, 'The Effectiveness of Technological Interventions For Addressing Social Isolation And Loneliness Among Older People: A Systematic Review: Preliminary findings from a mixed methods systematic review of the literature', 54th AAG Conference, 9/11/21 - 12/11/21. <https://aag.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/conf2021/programinformation/Speaker>

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