Abstract:Background
The infection control measures enacted to prevent COVID‐19 in long‐term care (LTC) homes have highlighted the important role of social connection in the wellbeing and care of people living in these settings. Yet, issues of loneliness and social isolation in LTC home residents pre‐date COVID‐19, as does the research to address them.
Method
We conducted a scoping review of published research that quantified the association of any aspect of social connection among LTC residents with mental health outco… Show more
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