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Long-distance caregiving: A systematic review of the literature

Findings
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  • Full-text report
    Full-text report (free)
  • Scientific Abstract
    PubMed
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2010
  • Year Published
    2012
  • Quality Rating
    3/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
  • Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
    USA (14); Not reported (3); Canada (2); Australia (1)
  • Global/regional focus
    WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
  • Country focus
    USA (14); Not reported (3); Canada (2); Australia (1)
  • 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
    Individual
  • Domain
    Programs and services
    Community and social services
    Other social services
    Sustainable Development Goals
    3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
  • Social system topic(s)
    Delivery arrangements
    By whom services are provided
    Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
  • Theme
    Optimal aging
Publication details
  • Citation
    Cagle JG, Munn JC. Long-distance caregiving: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 2012;55(8):682-707.
  • DOI
    10.1080/01634372.2012.703763

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