Smart technologies to enhance social connectedness in older people who live at home

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Morris, Meg, Adair, Brooke, Ozanne, Elizabeth, Kurowski, William, Miller, Kimberly, Pearce, Alan, Santamaria, Nick, Long, Maureen, Ventura, Cameron and Said, Catherine. (2014). Smart technologies to enhance social connectedness in older people who live at home. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 33(3), pp. 142 - 152. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12154
AuthorsMorris, Meg, Adair, Brooke, Ozanne, Elizabeth, Kurowski, William, Miller, Kimberly, Pearce, Alan, Santamaria, Nick, Long, Maureen, Ventura, Cameron and Said, Catherine
Abstract

Aim: To examine the effectiveness of smart technologies in improving or maintaining the social connectedness of older people living at home.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review and critical evaluation of research articles published between 2000 and 2013. Article screening, data extraction and quality assessment (using the Downs and Black checklist) were conducted by two independent researchers.

Results: Eighteen publications were identified that evaluated the effect of smart technologies on dimensions of social connectedness. Fourteen studies reported positive outcomes in aspects such as social support, isolation and loneliness. There was emerging evidence that some technologies augmented the beneficial effects of more traditional aged‐care services.

Conclusion: Smart technologies, such as tailored internet programs, may help older people better manage and understand various health conditions, resulting in subsequent improvements in aspects of social connectedness. Further research is required regarding how technological innovations could be promoted, marketed and implemented to benefit older people.

Year2014
JournalAustralasian Journal on Ageing
Journal citation33 (3), pp. 142 - 152
PublisherWiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
ISSN1440-6381
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12154
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84927696678
Page range142 - 152
Research GroupSchool of Allied Health
Place of publicationAustralia
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