Loneliness and social networks of older adults in rural communities: a narrative synthesis systematic review

Loneliness and social networks of older adults in rural communities: a narrative synthesis systematic review

IntroductionLoneliness has significant impacts on the health of older adults. Social networks help to improve psychosocial and quality of life outcomes among older adults. A fifth of older adults live in rural communities, where geographic isolation poses challenges to health. The dynamics of social...

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Main Authors: Basharat Hussain, Mahrukh Mirza, Rebecca Baines, Lorna Burns, Sebastian Stevens, Sheena Asthana, Arunangsu Chatterjee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
loneliness
social network
social connections
older adults
rural area
rural communities
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1113864/full

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