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Digital Technologies for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Older People: Scoping Review.
De Santis KK, Mergenthal L, Christianson L, Busskamp A, Vonstein C, Zeeb H. De Santis KK, et al. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Mar 23;25:e43542. doi: 10.2196/43542. J Med Internet Res. 2023. PMID: 36951896 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify digital technologies for health promotion and disease prevention that could be used independently by older people in nonclinical settings using a scoping review. METHODS: Through database (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SCOPUS; …
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify digital technologies for health promotion and disease prevention that could be used independently by …
The Effect of Information Communication Technology Interventions on Reducing Social Isolation in the Elderly: A Systematic Review.
Chen YR, Schulz PJ. Chen YR, et al. J Med Internet Res. 2016 Jan 28;18(1):e18. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4596. J Med Internet Res. 2016. PMID: 26822073 Free PMC article.
The results of this review suggest that ICT could be an effective tool to tackle social isolation among the elderly. However, it is not suitable for every senior alike. Future research should identify who among elderly people can most benefit fr …
The results of this review suggest that ICT could be an effective tool to tackle social isolation among the elderly …
Association of social isolation and smartphone use on cognitive functions.
Morikawa M, Lee S, Makino K, Bae S, Chiba I, Harada K, Tomida K, Katayama O, Shimada H. Morikawa M, et al. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2022 Jul-Aug;101:104706. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104706. Epub 2022 Apr 15. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2022. PMID: 35490476 Free PMC article.
Thus, this study aimed to investigate the influence of social isolation and smartphone use on cognitive functions in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS: We divided 4,601 community-dwelling older adults into four groups based on thei …
Thus, this study aimed to investigate the influence of social isolation and smartphone use on cognitive functions in community …
Combatting social isolation and increasing social participation of older adults through the use of technology: A systematic review of existing evidence.
Baker S, Warburton J, Waycott J, Batchelor F, Hoang T, Dow B, Ozanne E, Vetere F. Baker S, et al. Australas J Ageing. 2018 Sep;37(3):184-193. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12572. Epub 2018 Jul 19. Australas J Ageing. 2018. PMID: 30022583
OBJECTIVES: There are growing concerns that social isolation presents risks to older people's health and well-being. Thus, the objective of the review was to explore how technology is currently being utilised to combat social isolation an …
OBJECTIVES: There are growing concerns that social isolation presents risks to older people's health and well-be …
Using information and communication technology learnings to alleviate social isolation for older people during periods of mandated isolation: A review.
Todd E, Bidstrup B, Mutch A. Todd E, et al. Australas J Ageing. 2022 Sep;41(3):e227-e239. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13041. Epub 2022 Feb 9. Australas J Ageing. 2022. PMID: 35142013 Free PMC article. Review.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in reducing social isolation in older people and draw recommendations from previous literature appropriate for informing ICT use in future mandated peri …
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in reducing social isolation in …
Trends and Effectiveness of ICT Interventions for the Elderly to Reduce Loneliness: A Systematic Review.
Choi HK, Lee SH. Choi HK, et al. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 Mar 7;9(3):293. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9030293. Healthcare (Basel). 2021. PMID: 33800099 Free PMC article. Review.
This study investigates the development trend of information communication technology (ICT) interventions designed for the elderly to reduce loneliness and synthesize its effect. ...In the context of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), ICT …
This study investigates the development trend of information communication technology (ICT) interventions design …
Smart technologies to enhance social connectedness in older people who live at home.
Morris ME, Adair B, Ozanne E, Kurowski W, Miller KJ, Pearce AJ, Santamaria N, Long M, Ventura C, Said CM. Morris ME, et al. Australas J Ageing. 2014 Sep;33(3):142-52. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12154. Epub 2014 Apr 15. Australas J Ageing. 2014. PMID: 24730370
CONCLUSION: Smart technologies, such as tailored internet programs, may help older people better manage and understand various health conditions, resulting in subsequent improvements in aspects of social connectedness. Further research is required regarding how tech …
CONCLUSION: Smart technologies, such as tailored internet programs, may help older people better manage and understand various …
Information and Communication Technology Use Among Social Ties of Varying Strength: Who Benefits and How?
Francis-Levin J, Fakhoury N, Brauer SG, Webster NJ, Ajrouch KJ, Antonucci TC. Francis-Levin J, et al. Gerontologist. 2025 May 10;65(6):gnaf025. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnaf025. Gerontologist. 2025. PMID: 39873417 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Information and communication technology (ICT) use has been associated with well-being among older adults. This link is often attributed to the fact that ICT use facilitates connecting with others. ...DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATI …
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Information and communication technology (ICT) use has been associated with well-being among older …
Older Adults' Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Physical Information and Communication Technology in the Era of Ambient Assisted Living: A Systematic Literature Review.
Latikka R, Rubio-Hernández R, Lohan ES, Rantala J, Nieto Fernández F, Laitinen A, Oksanen A. Latikka R, et al. J Med Internet Res. 2021 Dec 30;23(12):e28022. doi: 10.2196/28022. J Med Internet Res. 2021. PMID: 34967760 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: This systematic literature review investigates the research conducted on older adults' loneliness and social isolation, and physical ICTs, namely robots, wearables, and smart homes, in the era of ambient assisted living (AAL). ...CONCLUSIONS …
OBJECTIVE: This systematic literature review investigates the research conducted on older adults' loneliness and social …
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