Facing the Next "Geriatric Giant"-A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventions Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults.
Lukas A DuffnerNiels JanssenKay DeckersSarah SchroyenMarjolein E de VugtSebastian KöhlerStéphane AdamFrans R J VerheyMarja Y VeenstraPublished in: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (2024)
Interventions for loneliness and social isolation can generally be effective, although some unexplained between-study heterogeneity remains. Further research is needed regarding the applicability of interventions across different settings and countries, also considering their cost-effectiveness.