February 2020 PMID 32054474

Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews.

Olujoke A Fakoya, Noleen K McCorry, Michael Donnelly

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Peak: 3 in Feb 2020
across 2 sources since Feb 2020

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Feb 2020 – Jul 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions consistently underscore the importance of personalized approaches to combat loneliness, as reflected in posts emphasizing individualized interventions and recognizing the diversity of experiences, using tone and language that convey both curiosity and recognition of the complexities involved. Examples such as sharing research articles, personal insights, or asking for further evidence illustrate a moderate level of engagement and agreement with the article's conclusions, highlighting its relevance in social care and community health contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the importance of tailored interventions for loneliness among older adults, reflecting agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of interest, with shared research, questions for further evidence, and discussions about intervention complexity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference specific research and personal insights, indicating moderate engagement, though few delve deeply into methodological details.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the recognition of complex issues in addressing loneliness, suggesting a moderate perceived impact on policy and practice.

Abstract in brief

  • This scoping review examined 33 existing reviews to identify and categorize interventions aimed at reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults, highlighting gaps in how these interventions are defined and classified.
  • The review found that many studies use similar terms for different intervention components but often do not clearly define these terms, leading to inconsistent understandings of intervention characteristics.
  • Common ways of categorizing interventions include the mode of delivery (e.g., group or one-on-one), the intervention's goal, and the type of intervention, with many studies replicating previous classification systems but lacking clarity in definitions.]

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McMaster Forum
@McMasterForum · X

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing loneliness or social isolation, and hence the need to tailor interventions to suit the needs of individuals, specific groups or the degree of loneliness experienced https://t.co/xRrbXhBxJH https://t.co/XxQEF5Auky

Aug 16, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 4,691 followers View post →
Kasley Killam, MPH
@KasleyKillam · X

For those of you who (like me) enjoy nerding out

Feb 17, 2020 · 4 likes · 1,706 followers View post →
Loneliness & SI in Mental Health research network
@UCL_Loneliness · X

Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews @BioMedCentral @QUBelfast https://t.co/PrK8ST0Rlg

Feb 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 5,138 followers View post →
mandycowden
@amandacowdenbt1 · X

No one size fits all. What I learnt from the amazing diverse people i meet with @CLARE_CIC https://t.co/wpYbyWZjjP

Jul 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 772 followers View post →
業天政人
@lucker9 · X

取っ掛かりとしてわかりやすい というか孤独とか社会的孤立って近年めちゃめちゃ研究されてるんだな Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews https://t.co/N0Z5iWrTve

Jun 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 461 followers View post →
Alexandra Pitman
@DrAPitman · X

RT @UCL_Loneliness: Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews @BioMedCentral @QUBelfast h…

Feb 19, 2020 · 1 share · 4,196 followers View post →

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@theRealTranster · X

@gainzy222 BS. 50% of over 60y/o are at risk of social isolation. They all had kids. No guarantee for nothing. https://t.co/BUyZyFHxdt.

Jun 27, 2023 · 17 followers View post →
業天政人
@lucker9 · X

取っ掛かりとしてわかりやすい というか孤独とか社会的孤立って近年めちゃめちゃ研究されてるんだな Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews https://t.co/N0Z5iWrTve

Jun 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 461 followers View post →
1+1 Cares
@1Plus1_Cares · X

According to BMC Public Health, about 50% of people over the age of 60 are at risk of social isolation and one-third will face some level of loneliness later in life. https://t.co/aWfPFWfxmf #seniorsocialisolation #inhomecare #technologyforseniors #socialengagement #1plus1cares https://t.co/nGSQR8NZJl

Apr 30, 2023 · 199 followers View post →
Cheryl Davies
@CherylDavies22 · X

Sharing some research documents re loneliness and social isolation. Any other evidenced based research peeps can signpost me to? @WessexAgeing https://t.co/uvgHOrYaLQ

Nov 29, 2021 · 1,201 followers View post →
RISE
@OHTrise · X

Many interventions have been developed to combat loneliness and social isolation among older people. The individuality of the experience of loneliness and isolation may cause difficulty in the delivery of standardised interventions https://t.co/4Y3UJN7yD0 https://t.co/hTACy1zk3I

Aug 27, 2021 · 491 followers View post →
Sofia Cuba
@cuba_sofia · X

RT @McMasterForum: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing loneliness or social isolation, and hence the need to tailor interv…

Aug 16, 2021 · 1 share · 1,702 followers View post →
McMaster Forum
@McMasterForum · X

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing loneliness or social isolation, and hence the need to tailor interventions to suit the needs of individuals, specific groups or the degree of loneliness experienced https://t.co/xRrbXhBxJH https://t.co/XxQEF5Auky

Aug 16, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 4,691 followers View post →
Age Friendly
@Dakota_GWEP · X

Combat loneliness and social isolation in older adults with individualized interventions. doi:10.1186/s12889-020-8251-6 https://t.co/fxJPWQV7wI

Oct 6, 2020 · 148 followers View post →
mandycowden
@amandacowdenbt1 · X

No one size fits all. What I learnt from the amazing diverse people i meet with @CLARE_CIC https://t.co/wpYbyWZjjP

Jul 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 772 followers View post →
Alexandra Pitman
@DrAPitman · X

RT @UCL_Loneliness: Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews @BioMedCentral @QUBelfast h…

Feb 19, 2020 · 1 share · 4,196 followers View post →
Loneliness & SI in Mental Health research network
@UCL_Loneliness · X

Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews @BioMedCentral @QUBelfast https://t.co/PrK8ST0Rlg

Feb 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 5,138 followers View post →
Kasley Killam, MPH
@KasleyKillam · X

For those of you who (like me) enjoy nerding out

Feb 17, 2020 · 4 likes · 1,706 followers View post →