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Cochrane Rapid Review Protocol - The Effectiveness of Video Calls for Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older People
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Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many countries implementing physical distancing and restriction of movement, particularly for older adults and other vulnerable populations. This requires millions of older people to remain in their homes, many of whom will be cut off from their usual social support network (Armitage & Nellums, 2020). The primary objective of this rapid review is to assess the effectiveness of video calls for reducing social isolation and loneliness in older adults. The review will also seek to address the effectiveness of video calls for mental health outcomes including quality of life and depression.