Loneliness and social support of older people in China: A systematic literature review

Findings

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Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2011
Year Published

2014
Quality Rating

5/10 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

China (20); Hong Kong (4); Taiwan (2)
Global/regional focus

WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
Country focus

China (20); Hong Kong (4); Taiwan (2)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

A low- or middle-income country is the target of this document

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question

Not effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Individual
Community
System
Domain

Programs and services
Financial protection
Social assistance
Pensions and allowances
Sustainable Development Goals
1. No poverty
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
10. Reduced inequalities
Social system topic(s)

Delivery arrangements
By whom services are provided
Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
Theme

Optimal aging

Publication details

Citation

Chen Y, Hicks A, While AE. Loneliness and social support of older people in China: A systematic literature review. Health & Social Care in the Community. 2014;22(2):113-123.
DOI

10.1111/hsc.12051

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