@article{ref1,
title="Social isolation in Chinese older adults: scoping review for age-friendly community planning",
journal="Canadian journal on aging",
year="2017",
author="Syed, M. Anum and McDonald, Lynn and Smirle, Corinne and Lau, Karen and Mirza, Raza M. and Hitzig, Sander L.",
volume="36",
number="2",
pages="223-245",
abstract="Chinese older adults may be at increased risk of social isolation and loneliness, and a fragmented understanding exists about the challenges they face for social participation in their neighbourhoods and communities. A scoping review was undertaken to describe the current knowledge on social isolation and loneliness in urban-dwelling Chinese older adults living in Western societies to inform future research, practice, and policy in Canada. Nineteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The World Health Organization's age-friendly community framework contextualized the study findings. Studies identified issues related to (1) social participation; (2) community support and health services; (3) housing; (4) community and information; (5) respect and social inclusion; (6) outdoor spaces and public buildings; (7) civic participation and employment; and (8) transportation. Social isolation and loneliness is a growing concern in this population in Canada, and additional research is needed to identify its scope and effective interventions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0714-9808",
doi="10.1017/S0714980817000101",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0714980817000101"
}