Effectiveness of a peer-based intervention on loneliness and social isolation of older Chinese immigrants in Canada: a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of a peer-based intervention on loneliness and social isolation of older Chinese immigrants in Canada: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Social isolation is a key concern for immigrant older adults. We examined the effectiveness of a peer-based intervention in reducing loneliness, social isolation, and improving psychosocial well-being with a sample of aging Chinese immigrants. Methods Sixty community-dwelling old...

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Main Authors: Daniel W. L. Lai, Jia Li, Xiaoting Ou, Celia Y. P. Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Chinese aging immigrants
Peer-based intervention
Social isolation
Social participation
Loneliness
Randomized controlled trials
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01756-9

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