Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Technology Interventions to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
BackgroundLoneliness is a serious public health issue, and its burden is increasing in many countries. Loneliness affects social, physical, and mental health, and it is associated with multimorbidity and premature mortality. In addition to social interventions, a range of dig...
Main Authors: | Shah, Syed Ghulam Sarwar, Nogueras, David, van Woerden, Hugo Cornelis, Kiparoglou, Vasiliki |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Internet Research |
Online Access: | https://www.jmir.org/2021/6/e24712 |
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