Preventing social isolation in older people

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Supporting technical documents that are social systems-relevant

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Full-text report (free)
Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

Not reported
Year Published

2018
Quality Rating

2/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

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Global/regional focus

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Country focus

No specific country focus
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question

Not effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Not yet available
Domain

Programs and services
Community and social services
Other social services
Community services
Community development
Infrastructure
Social infrastructure
Broadband infrastructure
Transportation
Accessible transportation options
Recreation
Promotion of recreation
Public spaces
Community/recreation programs
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
17. Partnerships for the goals
Social system topic(s)

Delivery arrangements
How services are designed to meet citizens’ needs
Availability of services
Group services
By whom services are provided
Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
Where services are provided
Physical structure, facilities & equipment
With what supports are services provided
ICT that support individuals who receive services
Implementation strategies
Citizen-targeted strategy
Information or education provision
Skills and competencies development
(Personal) Support
Theme

Optimal aging

Publication details

Citation

Cotterell N, Buffel T, Phillipson C. Preventing social isolation in older people. Maturitas. 2018;113:80-84.
DOI

10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.04.014

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