Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
Norway (2); South Africa (2); Sweden (2); USA (2); Australia (1); Canada (1); Iran (1)
Global/regional focus
WHO - African region<br />WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - Eastern Mediterranean region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
Country focus
Norway (2); South Africa (2); Sweden (2); USA (2); Australia (1); Canada (1); Iran (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
Community and social services
Other social services
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
Social system topic(s)
Theme
Optimal aging
Publication details
Citation
Kitzmüller G, Clancy A, Vaismoradi M, Wegener C, Bondas T. "Trapped in an empty waiting room" - The existential human core of loneliness in old age: A meta-synthesis. Qualitative Health Research. 2018;28(2):213-230.