Intergenerational Programmes bringing together community dwelling non-familial older adults and children: A Systematic Review.

Peters, R; Ee, N; Ward, SA; Kenning, G; Radford, K; Goldwater, M; Dodge, HH; Lewis, E; Xu, Y; Kudrna, G; Hamilton, M; Peters, J; Anstey, KJ; Lautenschlager, NT; Fitzgerald, A; Rockwood, K

Intergenerational Programmes bringing together community dwelling non-familial older adults and children: A Systematic Review.

Peters, R Ee, N Ward, SA Kenning, G

Radford, K Goldwater, M Dodge, HH Lewis, E Xu, Y Kudrna, G Hamilton, M Peters, J Anstey, KJ Lautenschlager, NT Fitzgerald, A Rockwood, K

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Citation:: Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 2021, 94, pp. 104356
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dc.contributor.author	Peters, R
dc.contributor.author	Ee, N
dc.contributor.author	Ward, SA
dc.contributor.author	Kenning, G https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3379-9088
dc.contributor.author	Radford, K
dc.contributor.author	Goldwater, M
dc.contributor.author	Dodge, HH
dc.contributor.author	Lewis, E
dc.contributor.author	Xu, Y
dc.contributor.author	Kudrna, G
dc.contributor.author	Hamilton, M
dc.contributor.author	Peters, J
dc.contributor.author	Anstey, KJ
dc.contributor.author	Lautenschlager, NT
dc.contributor.author	Fitzgerald, A
dc.contributor.author	Rockwood, K
dc.date.accessioned	2021-11-06T06:17:33Z
dc.date.available	2021-01-21
dc.date.available	2021-11-06T06:17:33Z
dc.date.issued	2021-05
dc.identifier.citation	Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 2021, 94, pp. 104356
dc.identifier.issn	0167-4943
dc.identifier.issn	1872-6976
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151376
dc.description.abstract	<h4>Background</h4>Social isolation is associated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including functional decline, cognitive decline, and dementia. Intergenerational engagement, i.e. structured or semi structured interactions between non-familial older adults and younger generations is emerging as a tool to reduce social isolation in older adults and to benefit children and adults alike. This has great potential for our communities, however, the strength and breadth of the evidence for this is unclear. We undertook a systematic review to summarise the existing evidence for intergenerational interventions with community dwelling non-familial older adults and children, to identify the gaps and to make recommendations for the next steps.<h4>Methods</h4>Medline, Embase and PsychInfo were searched from inception to the 28<sup>th</sup> Sept 2020. Articles were included if they reported research studies evaluating the use of non-familial intergenerational interaction in community dwelling older adults. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020175927 RESULTS: Twenty articles reporting on 16 studies were included. Although all studies reported positive effects in general, numerical outcomes were not recorded in some cases, and outcomes and assessment tools varied and were administered un-blinded. Caution is needed when making interpretations about the efficacy of intergenerational programmes for improving social, health and cognitive outcomes.<h4>Discussion</h4>Overall, there is neither strong evidence for nor against community based intergenerational interventions. The increase in popularity of intergenerational programmes alongside the strong perception of potential benefit underscores the urgent need for evidence-based research.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartof	Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.archger.2021.104356
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Geriatrics
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Independent Living
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Independent Living
dc.title	Intergenerational Programmes bringing together community dwelling non-familial older adults and children: A Systematic Review.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	94
utslib.location.activity	Netherlands
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/School of Communication
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Abstract:

Background

Social isolation is associated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including functional decline, cognitive decline, and dementia. Intergenerational engagement, i.e. structured or semi structured interactions between non-familial older adults and younger generations is emerging as a tool to reduce social isolation in older adults and to benefit children and adults alike. This has great potential for our communities, however, the strength and breadth of the evidence for this is unclear. We undertook a systematic review to summarise the existing evidence for intergenerational interventions with community dwelling non-familial older adults and children, to identify the gaps and to make recommendations for the next steps.

Methods

Medline, Embase and PsychInfo were searched from inception to the 28^th Sept 2020. Articles were included if they reported research studies evaluating the use of non-familial intergenerational interaction in community dwelling older adults. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020175927 RESULTS: Twenty articles reporting on 16 studies were included. Although all studies reported positive effects in general, numerical outcomes were not recorded in some cases, and outcomes and assessment tools varied and were administered un-blinded. Caution is needed when making interpretations about the efficacy of intergenerational programmes for improving social, health and cognitive outcomes.

Discussion

Overall, there is neither strong evidence for nor against community based intergenerational interventions. The increase in popularity of intergenerational programmes alongside the strong perception of potential benefit underscores the urgent need for evidence-based research.

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