Social isolation and loneliness among older adults living in rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Abstract Background The causes and consequences of social isolation and loneliness of older people living in rural contexts during the COVID-19 pandemic were systematically reviewed to describe patterns, causes and consequences. Methods Using the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) scoping review method, sea...

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Main Authors: John Pickering, Andrew V. Wister, Eireann O’Dea, Habib Chaudhury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04196-3