Conceptualising the context and mechanisms for tackling loneliness in older adults through interventions: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis
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
The Effects of Commercial Conversational Agents on Older Adults’ Mental Health: A Scoping Review
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(6), С. 105523 - 105523
Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025
Язык: Английский
Investigating the Integration and the Long-Term Use of Smart Speakers in Older Adults’ Daily Practices: Qualitative Study
JMIR mhealth and uhealth,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12, С. e47472 - e47472
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024
Background
As
smart
speakers
become
more
popular,
there
have
been
an
increasing
number
of
studies
on
how
they
may
benefit
older
adults
or
perceive
them.
Despite
the
ownership
rates
among
adults,
that
examine
their
integration
and
long-term
use
in
adults’
daily
practices
are
scarce.
Objective
This
study
aims
to
uncover
into
over
long
term,
contributing
in-depth
understanding
maintained
technology
this
demographic.
Methods
To
achieve
these
objectives,
interviewed
20
who
had
using
for
6
months.
These
semistructured
interviews
enabled
participants
share
insights
experiences
regarding
term.
Results
We
identified
4
dimensions
including
functional
integration,
spatial
cognitive
semantic
integration.
For
speakers,
reported
different
types
use,
entertainment,
information
collection,
medication
reminders,
companionship,
environment
modification,
emergency
calls.
showed
agency
defining,
changing,
reshaping
through
organization
speakers.
findings
processes
involved
adapting
incorporating
habits
routines.
revealed
enjoyable
user
experience
strong
bonds
with
device
contributed
acceptance
occasional
errors.
Finally,
proposed
several
suggestions
designers
developers
better
design
promote
maintainable
behaviors
adults.
Conclusions
On
basis
findings,
highlighted
importance
which
integrate
them
The
suggest
can
provide
significant
benefits
increased
convenience
improved
quality
life.
However,
behaviors,
should
consider
about
contexts
specific
needs
preferences
when
designing
devices.
Язык: Английский
Research progress and intellectual structure of design for digital equity (DDE): A bibliometric analysis based on citespace
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Digital
equity
is
imperative
for
realizing
the
Sustainable
Development
Goals,
particularly
SDG9
and
SDG10.
Recent
empirical
studies
indicate
that
Design
Equity
(DDE)
an
effective
strategy
achieving
digital
equity.
However,
before
this
review,
overall
academic
landscape
of
DDE
remained
obscure,
marked
by
substantial
knowledge
gaps.
This
review
employs
a
rigorous
bibliometric
methodology
to
analyze
1705
DDE-related
publications,
aiming
delineate
DDE's
research
progress
intellectual
structure
identify
opportunities.
The
retrieval
was
formulated
based
on
PICo
framework,
with
process
adhering
PRISMA
systematic
framework
ensure
transparency
replicability
method.
CiteSpace
utilized
visually
present
analysis
results,
including
co-occurrences
countries,
institutions,
authors,
keywords,
emerging
trends,
clustering,
timeline
analyses,
dual-map
overlays
publications.
results
reveal
eight
significant
clusters
closely
related
user-centered
design,
assistive
technology,
health,
mobile
devices,
evidence-based
practices,
independent
living.
A
comprehensive
constructed
literature
findings.
current
interest
in
lies
co-design
design
issues
mental
acceptance
humanization
technologies,
impaired
students,
intergenerational
relationships.
Future
opportunities
are
identified
emotional,
cultural,
fashion
aspects;
multimodal,
tangible,
natural
interaction
technologies;
needs
preferences
marginalized
groups
developing
countries
among
minority
populations;
broader
interdisciplinary
research.
study
unveils
multi-dimensional
inclusive
nature
methodological,
technological,
user
These
insights
offer
valuable
guidance
policy-making,
educational
strategies,
development
charting
clear
direction
future
Язык: Английский
Mapping of technological strategies for reducing social isolation in homebound older adults: A scoping review
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
125, С. 105478 - 105478
Опубликована: Май 8, 2024
Homebound
older
adults
(HOAs)
are
particularly
vulnerable
to
social
isolation
and
loneliness,
which
engender
a
poorer
physical
mental
health,
greater
cognitive
decline.
The
purpose
of
this
review
is
map
the
literature
identify
potential
technological
strategies
that
reduce
in
HOAs,
understand
facilitators
barriers
for
adoption
implementation.
Язык: Английский
Risks Associated with Quality Care among Hispanic and White Populations—A Cross-Sectional Comparison Study
Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(2), С. 250 - 250
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2024
Quality
care
in
healthcare
is
a
multifaceted
concept
that
encompasses
the
execution
of
effective
medical
treatments
and
patient’s
overall
experience.
It
involves
multitude
factors,
including
effectiveness,
safety,
timeliness,
equity,
patient
centeredness,
which
are
important
shaping
landscape.
This
cross-sectional
study
used
data
from
Health
Information
National
Trends
Survey
6
(HINTS
6),
collects
on
various
aspects
health
communication
information-seeking
behaviors,
to
investigate
factors
associated
with
quality
among
White
Hispanic
populations.
All
adults
who
participated
HINTS
visited
service
at
least
once
past
12
months
were
included
this
study.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
was
determine
association
between
delay
or
discriminated
adjustment
all
other
sociodemographic
variables.
We
analyzed
total
3611
participants.
Poor
social
determinants
(SDOHs)
(OR
0.61,
CI
0.43–0.88,
p
=
0.008),
delayed
needed
0.34,
0.26–0.43,
<
0.001),
0.29,
0.15–0.54,
0.001)
negatively
optimal
care.
Negative
SDOHs
could
also
be
positively
Язык: Английский
Digital Technologies for Urban and Social Innovation in Affordable, Smart, and Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Advances in electronic government, digital divide, and regional development book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 349 - 382
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
By
2030,
the
UN
estimates
that
3
billion
people
will
require
adequate
and
affordable
housing.
However,
current
strategies
to
address
this
global
housing
shortage
often
fail
provide
essential
services
urban
infrastructure.
Although
digital
technologies
have
demonstrated
potential
enhance
both
quantity
quality
of
delivery,
limited
research
has
explored
their
use,
specifically
focusing
on
links
between
smart
cities,
social
innovation,
A
thorough
understanding
digitalization
is
crucial
for
achieving
sustainable
development
providing
infrastructures,
especially
in
vulnerable
contexts.
Leveraging
literature
case
studies,
chapter
investigates
role
enhancing
living,
citizen
empowerment,
participation.
This
outlines
applications,
emerging
trends,
opportunities
future
prospects
ICT
e-planning,
namely
affordable,
smart,
neighbourhoods
are
socially
inclusive
environmentally
responsible.
Язык: Английский