Miracle Friends and Miracle Money in California: A mixed-methods experiment of social support and guaranteed income for people experiencing homelessness DOI Creative Commons
Benjamin F. Henwood, Bo‐Kyung Elizabeth Kim, Joshua Epstein

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2023

Abstract Background: This paper describes the protocols for a randomized controlled trial of an intervention initially designed to address social isolation and loneliness among people experiencing homelessness but subsequently paired with economic poverty-reduction intervention. The support intervention, known as “Miracle Friends,” pairs unhoused person volunteer “phone buddy.” poverty reduction Money,” provides guaranteed basic income $750 per month 1 year Miracle Friends participants. study will examine whether either reduce or compared waitlist control group. Methods: Unhoused individuals who expressed interest in phone buddy program were receive be placed on waitlist. Among those randomization also determined they would eligible income, although this was only disclosed participants participating therefore, start receiving monthly payments. All participants, regardless assignment, surveyed every 3 months 15 months. Results: Of 759 enrolled study, 253 only, 267 Money, 239 In two groups, 349 matched buddy, 172 discharged from program. 185 Money group had been 105 met participation threshold began income. Discussion: determine innovative interventions that involve can improve housing outcomes homelessness. Although we have program, team has unable contact approximately 30% referred study. may reflect general lack stability lives are limitations appeal such some portion population.

Язык: Английский

Conceptualising the context and mechanisms for tackling loneliness in older adults through interventions: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis DOI Creative Commons
John Ratcliffe, Faith Matcham, Erika Molteni

и другие.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025

Abstract Background Loneliness in later life has been widely associated with poor mental and physical health. However, despite many reviews, current evidence does not provide a clear picture of how to tackle loneliness older adults through interventions. Research examining the contexts mechanisms for reducing interventions is required identify how, why, who work or do work. Methods A critical interpretive synthesis, review method designed rigorously reflexively re-examine existing literature, was conducted re-consider what matters This enacted broad search strategy incorporating database searches, contacting experts, reference-chaining, team discussions, enabling flexible iterative able generate new theory. Results 274 papers were included analysis. We identified four dimensions whether worked. Intended outcome mirrored different theoretical perspectives on reduce loneliness. Four intended outcomes identified: cognitive change; improved social connections; physiological more meaningful life. The second dimension level an intervention - it intervene at micro, meso, macro level. Thirdly, 13 positive features noted have evidenced lead constitute effective These that are organised, adaptable, good staff/volunteers, support attend, routinised, built shared interests/identities, personalised, culturally aware, co-produced, involve active participation, strengths-based, lasting, targeted appropriate people. Lastly, nine emotions represent less feeling reciprocated interactions; emotional support; belonging; perspective; self-efficacy; mattering; pride; purpose; empowerment. Conclusions Interventions evaluations should look beyond comparing activities see which best recognise multidimensionality variation vital individuals communities needs. Identifying is, society intends impact, actions this study, can be employed better target variety

Язык: Английский

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Evidence‐based facilitator strategies for enhancing social engagement in groups of older adults with ADRD DOI Creative Commons

Joseph McKinley,

Alice W. Brumley,

Christine Williams

и другие.

Alzheimer s & Dementia, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 21(4)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Abstract INTRODUCTION Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) is exacerbated by social isolation. One potential intervention for improving the health outcomes of individuals with ADRD providing opportunities socialization that are highly engaging. METHODS To identify strategies enhancing engagement, we studied recorded virtual group sessions older adults aged ≥ 65, mild to moderate who interacted younger adult facilitators. We developed multivariate regression models use data describing behavior, activity, composition predict enhanced engagement. RESULTS identified predictors engagement composition, structure, leadership, mode delivery. These results inform designing settings which maximize using synergistic influence whole groups on individuals. DISCUSSION make evidence‐based treatment recommendations facilitators seeking future research investigating preservation or loss Highlights Social isolation a major contributing factor development dementias. Virtual can help mitigate lack opportunity contact. Audio–video activity were used Group size, time spoken contributed Experienced maximized supporting conversation.

Язык: Английский

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Age-dependent mechanisms of exercise in the treatment of depression: a comprehensive review of physiological and psychological pathways DOI Creative Commons
Peng Xue, Xingbin Du, Jianda Kong

и другие.

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

Depression has become one of the most common mental disorders in world. The rising incidence rate and disability pose a serious challenge to public health socio-economic development. Traditional medication psychotherapy are positive, but they often come with limitations such as side effects, poor compliance, resource constraints, which highlights urgent need for more proactive sustainable non pharmacological interventions. We mainly explored physiological psychological mechanisms exercise alleviating depression different age groups. In particular, we evaluated characteristics influencing factors each group compared pathways through works, aiming provide scientific basis clinical practice policies, strengthen application treatment management. It is worth noting that, context comprehensive search analysis recent literature, have covered epidemiology depression, impact on health, groups, specific ways alleviates mechanisms. Exercise symptoms by regulating neurotransmitters, enhancing neuroplasticity, hormone levels, reducing inflammatory responses pathways, well cognitive function, strengthening emotional regulation, triggering social interactions, improving self-efficacy pathways. differences among groups determine dependent mitigating depression. Teenagers, middle-aged people, elderly people can improve depressive neural progression, stress responses, support, respectively.

Язык: Английский

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Miracle friends and miracle money in California: a mixed-methods experiment of social support and guaranteed income for people experiencing homelessness DOI Creative Commons
Benjamin F. Henwood, Bo‐Kyung Elizabeth Kim, Joshua Epstein

и другие.

Trials, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024

Abstract Background This paper describes the protocols for a randomized controlled trial using parallel-group design that includes an intervention designed to address social isolation and loneliness among people experiencing homelessness known as Miracle Friends combines Miracles with economic poverty-reduction Money. pairs unhoused person volunteer “phone buddy.” Money provides guaranteed basic income of $750 per month 1 year participants. The study will examine whether either reduces or compared waitlist control group. Methods Unhoused individuals who expressed interest in program were receive be placed on Friends. Among those intervention, randomization also determined they would offered possibility receiving was only disclosed participants if randomly selected participated program. All participants, regardless assignment, surveyed every 3 months 15 months. Results Of 760 enrolled study, 256 Friends, 267 Money, 237 In two groups, 360 523 initially matched phone buddy. 191 group had been buddy, 103 deemed participating began monthly income. Discussion determine innovative interventions involving support reduce improve housing outcomes homelessness. Although we program, team could not reach approximately 30% referred study. may reflect general lack stability lives are limitations appeal such some portion population. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05408884 (first submitted May 26, 2022).

Язык: Английский

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Psychosocial interventions for suicidal and self-injurious-related behaviors among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of Chinese practices DOI Creative Commons
Junjie Lu,

Wanting Gao,

Zexin Wang

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2023

Background Suicidal and self-injurious-related behaviors (SSIRBs) are a serious public health challenge in China. However, comprehensive systematic review of psychosocial interventions for SSIRBs among Chinese adolescents has not been performed. To fill this gap, meta-analysis aimed to examine adolescents. Methods Eight international (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Clinical Trial, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web Science) four (Wanfang, SinoMed, CEPS, CNKI) databases were searched from inception 31 January 2023. Data extraction quality assessment independently conducted by two groups researchers. Qualitative synthesis both used. Results The initial search yielded 16,872 titles. Of the 649 full texts reviewed, 19 intervention articles focusing on met inclusion criteria. Thirteen out included studies involved cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT). Seven non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) assessing self-injurious (six short-term three long-term studies). Compared with [−1.30 (95% CI: –1.84, −0.76)], had higher standardized mean difference (SMD) value [1.86 –2.72, −0.99)]. Meta-regression showed an inverse relationship between treatment response sample size (slope = 0.068, Z 2.914, p 0.004) proportion females 1.096, 5.848, < 0.001). Subgroup analyses that compared “less than 1 month” group [−0.494 (−0.783, −0.205)], “immediate postintervention” group, pooled estimate was significantly lower [−2.800 (−4.050, −1.550), 0.001]. Conclusion Our systematically summarized key characteristics effectiveness existing Short-term NSSI effective reducing behavior scores, especially immediate postintervention period. More favorable responses could be observed male small samples.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the unmet psychosocial needs of older adults during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Zhang Hongguang, Bao‐Liang Zhong, Helen Chiu

и другие.

International Psychogeriatrics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 36(9), С. 703 - 706

Опубликована: Авг. 17, 2023

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Язык: Английский

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The Effectiveness of Interventions for Reducing Loneliness Among Chinese Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI
Shen Yan,

Shi W. Luo,

Hou L. Liu

и другие.

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 67(7), С. 916 - 937

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024

This review assesses interventions to reduce loneliness in Chinese older adults, analyzing 36 studies involving 3965 participants. Focusing on individuals aged 50 and over, the meta-analysis reveals a significant overall effect size (Hedges' g = 0.937, 95% CI [0.71,1.16], p<0.001), highlighting effectiveness of psychological mixed-method approaches. Despite promising results, methodological concerns suggest cautious interpretation. Future research should aim refine intervention quality examine impact technology-supported methods loneliness.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges faced by older people with dementia during the COVID‐19 pandemic as perceived by professionals: a qualitative study with interviews DOI
Kaori Kojima, Yoshihisa Hirakawa, Takashi Yamanaka

и другие.

Psychogeriatrics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(4), С. 854 - 860

Опубликована: Май 20, 2024

Previous studies have highlighted a decline in the mental health of older adults over course coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Few determined possible causes behavioural and psychological symptoms dementia during COVID-19 comprehensive manner. We aimed to identify challenges faced by with

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Loneliness among Older People Exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Ulla L. Aalto, Sylvie Bonin‐Guillaume

The journal of nutrition health & aging, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 27(8), С. 617 - 618

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Miracle Friends and Miracle Money in California: A mixed-methods experiment of social support and guaranteed income for people experiencing homelessness DOI Creative Commons
Benjamin F. Henwood, Bo‐Kyung Elizabeth Kim, Joshua Epstein

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2023

Abstract Background: This paper describes the protocols for a randomized controlled trial of an intervention initially designed to address social isolation and loneliness among people experiencing homelessness but subsequently paired with economic poverty-reduction intervention. The support intervention, known as “Miracle Friends,” pairs unhoused person volunteer “phone buddy.” poverty reduction Money,” provides guaranteed basic income $750 per month 1 year Miracle Friends participants. study will examine whether either reduce or compared waitlist control group. Methods: Unhoused individuals who expressed interest in phone buddy program were receive be placed on waitlist. Among those randomization also determined they would eligible income, although this was only disclosed participants participating therefore, start receiving monthly payments. All participants, regardless assignment, surveyed every 3 months 15 months. Results: Of 759 enrolled study, 253 only, 267 Money, 239 In two groups, 349 matched buddy, 172 discharged from program. 185 Money group had been 105 met participation threshold began income. Discussion: determine innovative interventions that involve can improve housing outcomes homelessness. Although we have program, team has unable contact approximately 30% referred study. may reflect general lack stability lives are limitations appeal such some portion population.

Язык: Английский

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