Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (18); Canada (3); China (2); Not reported (2); Australia (1); Germany (1); Hong Kong (1); Ireland (1); Japan (1); Korea - South (1); Singapore (1); Sweden (1); Taiwan (1); UK (1)
Global/regional focus
WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
Country focus
USA (18); Canada (3); China (2); Not reported (2); Australia (1); Germany (1); Hong Kong (1); Ireland (1); Japan (1); Korea - South (1); Singapore (1); Sweden (1); Taiwan (1); UK (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question
Not effectiveness
Focus
Specific
Target
Individual Community
Domain
Programs and services
Community and social services
Other social services
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
17. Partnerships for the goals
Social system topic(s)
Implementation strategies
Citizen-targeted strategy
(Personal) Support
Theme
Optimal aging
Publication details
Citation
O'Rourke HM & Sidani S. Definition, determinants, and outcomes of social connectedness for older adults: A scoping review. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2017;43(7):43-52.