Keya Sen|Gayle Prybutok|Victor R. Prybutok
The use of digital technology for social wellbeing reduces social isolation in older adults: A systematic review
Texas State University|University of North Texas|University of North Texas
systematic review emphasizes need technology use older adults reduce social isolation advancement technology years effectiveness interventions based use examined see address problem social isolation enhance social wellbeing focus identifying older adults benefit affordable accessible technology use training implementation interventions tailored maximize beneficial effect followed preferred reporting items systematic reviews metaanalyses prisma guidelines select relevant studies analyzed 25 articles performed narrative analysis identify themes quality life indicators connected technology use wellbeing engagement older adults communitylevel following best practices communitybased participatory research facilitate effective practices deliver technology based social isolation interventions increase digital use selfefficacy older adults mobile technologybased applications help families stay connected also link older adults resources healthcare encourage physical mental wellbeing use technology devices address cognitive visual hearing needs increase digital use selfefficacy older adults particularly helpful necessary social distancing selfquarantine covid19 pandemic