A Pilot Randomized Trial of an Intervention to Enhance the Health-Promoting Effects of Older Adults’ Activity Portfolios: The Engaged4Life Program

Matz-Costa, Christina; Lubben, James E.; Lachman, Margie E.; Lee, Haenim; Choi, Yeon Jin

doi:10.1080/01634372.2018.1542371

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“…Studies were published between 2005 and 2020. While 12 studies were published before or in the year 2015 [ 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 ], 24 studies were published after the year 2015 [ 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 ]. Studies were conducted in 11 different countries, with most of them being conducted in the USA

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“…The majority of the included studies used a qualitative study design

[ 45 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 57 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 66 , 68 , 69 , 75 , 76 ]. Of the remaining studies, 12 were of quantitative nature [ 46 , 52 , 55 , 56 , 63 , 65 , 67 , 71 , 73 , 74 , 78 , 80 ], and 10 studies were considered as mixed methods studies [ 50 , 51 , 53 , 54 , 58 , 64 , 70 , 72 , 77 , 79 ].…”

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“…Few studies addressed mobile applications

[ 65 , 67 , 78 , 80 ] and gaming technology

[ 52 , 62 , 75 , 76 ]. The remaining studies examined the effect of: activity-based musical engagement with iPads [ 50 ], a tablet-based language training program [ 77 ], the provision of Internet access [ 53 ], technology-assisted self-monitoring of physical activity [ 71 ], a Personal Reminder Information and Social Management (PRISM) system [ 63 ], and telecare [ 48 ].…”

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“…Only 2 of the 36 included studies highlighted a explicit primary intervention aim to increase social participation [ 64 , 67 ]. Nonetheless, numerous studies mentioned addressing other social outcomes, such as social isolation and loneliness [ 47 , 51 , 54 , 56 , 57 , 65 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 74 , 75 , 79 ]. Although some of the remaining studies

stated non-social intervention aims, such as improving cognitive function or increasing comfort with technology, more than half of them

did not explicitly state an intervention aim at all [ 45 , 49 , 50 , 52 , 53 , 55 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 66 , 68 , 77 ].…”

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“…Less frequently measured outcomes included social network size [ 63 ], social integration [ 73 ], social connectedness [ 53 , 79 ], and social interaction [ 71 , 78 ]. Only one study explicitly stated social participation as quantitative outcome of interest [ 64 ].…”

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The Effects of Technological Interventions on Social Participation of Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Dementia: A Systematic Review

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Social isolation in community-dwelling older adults with dementia is a growing health issue that can negatively affect health and well-being. To date, little attention has been paid to the role of technology in improving their social participation. This systematic review aims to provide a systematic overview of the effects of technological interventions that target social participation in community-dwelling older adults with and without dementia. The scientific databases Medline (PubMed), PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched and independently screened by two reviewers. Results were synthesized narratively. The methodological quality of included studies was independently assessed by two reviewers. In total, 36 studies of varying methodological quality were identified. Most studies evaluated social networking technology and ICT training programs. Three studies focused on people with dementia. Quantitative findings showed limited effects on loneliness, social isolation, and social support. Nevertheless, several benefits related to social participation were reported qualitatively. Social interaction, face-to-face contact, and intergenerational engagement were suggested to be successful elements of technological interventions in improving the social participation of community-dwelling older adults. Rigorous studies with larger sample sizes are highly needed to evaluate the long-term effects of technology on the multidimensional concept of social participation.

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“…The majority of the included studies used a qualitative study design

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confidence: 99%

“…Few studies addressed mobile applications

[ 65 , 67 , 78 , 80 ] and gaming technology

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

stated non-social intervention aims, such as improving cognitive function or increasing comfort with technology, more than half of them

did not explicitly state an intervention aim at all [ 45 , 49 , 50 , 52 , 53 , 55 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 66 , 68 , 77 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Digital interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults: An evidence and gap map

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Barbeau

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BackgroundSocial isolation and loneliness are more common in older adults and are associated with a serious impact on their well‐being, mental health, physical health, and longevity. They are a public health concern highlighted by the COVID‐19 pandemic restrictions, hence the need for digital technology tools to enable remotely delivered interventions to alleviate the impact of social isolation and loneliness during the COVID‐19 restrictions.ObjectivesTo map available evidence on the effects of digital interventions to mitigate social isolation and/or loneliness in older adults in all settings except hospital settings.Search MethodsWe searched the following databases from inception to May 16, 2021, with no language restrictions. Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycInfo via Ovid, CINAHL via EBSCO, Web of Science via Clarivate, ProQuest (all databases), International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS) via ProQuest, EBSCO (all databases except CINAHL), Global Index Medicus, and Epistemonikos.Selection CriteriaTitles and abstracts and full text of potentially eligible articles were independently screened in duplicate following the eligibility criteria.Data Collection and AnalysisWe developed and pilot tested a data extraction code set in Eppi‐Reviewer and data were individually extracted and coded based on an intervention‐outcome framework which was also used to define the dimensions of the evidence and gap map.Main ResultsWe included 200 articles (103 primary studies and 97 systematic reviews) that assessed the effects of digital interventions to reduce social isolation and/or loneliness in older adults. Most of the systematic reviews (72%) were classified as critically low quality, only 2% as high quality and 25% were published since the COVID‐19 pandemic. The evidence is unevenly distributed with clusters predominantly in high‐income countries and none in low‐income countries. The most common interventions identified are digital interventions to enhance social interactions with family and friends and the community via videoconferencing and telephone calls. Digital interventions to enhance social support, particularly socially assistive robots, and virtual pets were also common. Most interventions focused on reducing loneliness and depression and improving quality of life of older adults. Major gaps were identified in community level outcomes and process indicators. No included studies or reviews assessed affordability or digital divide although the value of accessibility and barriers caused by digital divide were discussed in three primary studies and three reviews. Adverse effects were reported in only two studies and six reviews. No study or review included participants from the LGBTQIA2S+ community and only one study restricted participants to 80 years and older. Very few described how at‐risk populations were recruited or conducted any equity analysis to assess differences in effects for populations experiencing inequities across PROGRESS‐Plus categories.Authors' ConclusionsThe restrictions placed on people during the pandemic have shone a spotlight onto social isolation and loneliness, particularly for older adults. This evidence and gap map shows available evidence on the effectiveness of digital interventions for reducing social isolation or loneliness in older adults. Although the evidence is relatively large and recent, it is unevenly distributed and there is need for more high‐quality research. This map can guide researchers and funders to consider areas of major gaps as priorities for further research.

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An Integrative Conceptual Framework of Engagement in Socially-Productive Activity in Later Life: Implications for Clinical and Mezzo Social Work Practice

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A Pilot Randomized Trial of an Intervention to Enhance the Health-Promoting Effects of Older Adults’ Activity Portfolios: The Engaged4Life Program

Cited by 18 publications

References 51 publications

The Effects of Technological Interventions on Social Participation of Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Dementia: A Systematic Review

The Effects of Technological Interventions on Social Participation of Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Dementia: A Systematic Review

Digital interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults: An evidence and gap map

An Integrative Conceptual Framework of Engagement in Socially-Productive Activity in Later Life: Implications for Clinical and Mezzo Social Work Practice

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