Can Communication Technologies Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older People? A Scoping Review of Reviews.

Nicola DöringMelisa CondeKarlheinz BrandenburgWolfgang BrollHorst-Michael GrossStephan Werner Alexander Raake

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

While research reviews show that CTs can reduce loneliness and social isolation in older people, causal evidence is limited and insights on innovative technologies such as augmented reality systems are scarce.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
social support
virtual reality
depressive symptoms
systematic review