Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (28); Israel (8); Canada (6); Japan (5); Norway (4); UK (England) (4); Australia (3); Italy (3); UK (3); Finland (2); Ireland (2); Not reported (2); Bahrain (1); Czech Republic (1); Iran (1); Singapore (1); Spain (1); UK (Scotland) (1); UK (Wales) (1)
Global/regional focus
WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - Eastern Mediterranean region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
Country focus
USA (28); Israel (8); Canada (6); Japan (5); Norway (4); UK (England) (4); Australia (3); Italy (3); UK (3); Finland (2); Ireland (2); Not reported (2); Bahrain (1); Czech Republic (1); Iran (1); Singapore (1); Spain (1); UK (Scotland) (1); UK (Wales) (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
At least one included study was conducted in a low- or middle-income country
Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review of effects
Type of question
Effectiveness
Focus
Specific
Target
Individual Community System
Domain
Programs and services
Community and social services
Other social services
Recreation
Promotion of recreation
Community/recreation programs
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
17. Partnerships for the goals
Social system topic(s)
Delivery arrangements
By whom services are provided
Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
Self-management
Where services are provided
Outreach
Implementation strategies
Citizen-targeted strategy
Information or education provision
Theme
Optimal aging
Publication details
Citation
Orellana K, Manthorpe J, Tinker A. Day centres for older people: A systematically conducted scoping review of literature about their benefits, purposes and how they are perceived. Ageing & Society. 2018.