Loneliness Decreased for Older Adults Using Telephone and Video Communications
Activities Adaptation & Aging
; 2023.
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in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-20239733
ABSTRACT
AimsTo study feasibility and impact of telephone and video communication on perceptions of loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsPurposive flyer distribution to communities, area agencies on aging, meals on wheels, and snowball sampling. Sixteen people met inclusion criteria. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected UCLA-3, UCLA20, FRAIL Scale, and Social Frailty Scale. Participants were allocated to either telephone or video communication groups, completing 8 weeks of one time per week 45-60-minute conversations.ResultsUCLA-20 demonstrated statistical significance (p = .017) for the full cohort with large effect size (Hedges' g = 1.273). UCLA-3, SFS-8, and FRAIL Scale did not demonstrate statistically significant pre-post differences. No statistically significant differences (p > .05) were identified between the telephone and video communication groups.ConclusionRemote communication may have a positive impact on perceptions of loneliness that appear to be independent of the communication modality utilized. Randomized controlled trials are required to determine if either modality is more effective.
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Randomized controlled trials
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English
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Activities Adaptation & Aging
Year:
2023
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