Long-Term Effects on Loneliness of a Computer-Tailored Intervention for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial
| Autor: | Esmee Volders, Lilian Lechner, Renate H. M. de Groot, Catherine Bolman, Janet M. Boekhout |
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| Přispěvatelé: | RS-Research Line Health psychology (part of UHC program), Department of Health Psychology, Department of Conditions for Lifelong Learning, RS-Research Line Conditions for Lifelong Learning (part of ERA program), RS: NUTRIM - R3 - Respiratory & Age-related Health, Complexe Genetica |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Emotions Physical activity law.invention chronic diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life (healthcare) AGE Randomized controlled trial 030502 gerontology law QUALITY-OF-LIFE PEOPLE Intervention (counseling) loneliness Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Social isolation Social Behavior older adults METAANALYSIS Aged Community and Home Care Aged 80 and over business.industry Computers mobility impairments DISABILITY Loneliness Articles Tailored Intervention Term (time) SOCIAL-ISOLATION PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY EMOTIONAL LONELINESS Chronic Disease Physical therapy RISK-FACTORS HEALTH Geriatrics and Gerontology medicine.symptom 0305 other medical science business Gerontology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Aging and Health, 33(10):08982643211015027, 865-876. SAGE Publications Inc. Journal of Aging and Health Boekhout, J M, Volders, E, Bolman, C A W, Lechner, L & de Groot, R H M 2021, ' Long-Term Effects on Loneliness of a Computer-Tailored Intervention for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases : A Randomized Controlled Trial ', Journal of Aging and Health, vol. 33, no. 10, 08982643211015027, pp. 865-876 . https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643211015027 |
| ISSN: | 0898-2643 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/08982643211015027 |
| Popis: | Objectives: This study explores the effects of the Active Plus intervention aiming to decrease loneliness among older adults (>65 years) with chronic diseases. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was performed (N = 585; age: M = 74.5 years, SD = 6.4), assessing loneliness at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Outcome measures in the multilevel linear regression analyses were total, social and emotional loneliness. Results: At 12 months, significant decreases in total ( B = −.37, p = .01) and social loneliness ( B = −.24, p = .02) were found. Age was a significant moderator for total and social loneliness; however, the intervention was effective only for participants aged 80 years and older. Discussion: The Active Plus intervention showed a significant decrease in total and social loneliness and was especially beneficial for the vulnerable age group of 80 years and older. A more comprehensive tool for measuring social activity and mobility impairments, and using a longer time frame to detect loneliness changes, may form interesting future research. |
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