Published on in Vol 5, No 4 (2022): Oct-Dec

This is a member publication of Lancaster University (Jisc)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/40125, first published .
Effectiveness of Technology Interventions in Addressing Social Isolation, Connectedness, and Loneliness in Older Adults: Systematic Umbrella Review

Effectiveness of Technology Interventions in Addressing Social Isolation, Connectedness, and Loneliness in Older Adults: Systematic Umbrella Review

Effectiveness of Technology Interventions in Addressing Social Isolation, Connectedness, and Loneliness in Older Adults: Systematic Umbrella Review

Authors of this article:

Eric Balki1 Author Orcid Image ;   Niall Hayes2 Author Orcid Image ;   Carol Holland1 Author Orcid Image

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Books/Policy Documents

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