Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (7); Canada (4); UK (England) (3); Australia (1); Chile (1); Netherlands (1); New Zealand (1); Poland (1); Spain (1); Thailand (1); UK (1); UK (Scotland) (1)
Global/regional focus
WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - South East Asia region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
Country focus
USA (7); Canada (4); UK (England) (3); Australia (1); Chile (1); Netherlands (1); New Zealand (1); Poland (1); Spain (1); Thailand (1); UK (1); UK (Scotland) (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
Domain
Programs and services
Culture and gender
Multiculturalism
Food safety and security
Food access
Nutritional awareness and education
Sustainable Development Goals
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
10. Reduced inequalities
Social system topic(s)
Delivery arrangements
How services are designed to meet citizens’ needs
Culturally appropriate services
Theme
Optimal aging
Publication details
Citation
Plastow NA, Atwal A, Gilhooly M. Food activities and identity maintenance in old age: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Aging and Mental Health. 2015;19(8):667-678.