An evaluation of the effectiveness of a community mentoring service for socially isolated older people: a controlled trial

An evaluation of the effectiveness of a community mentoring service for socially isolated older people: a controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Social isolation affects a significant proportion of older people and is associated with poor health outcomes. The current evidence base regarding the effectiveness of interventions targeting social isolation is poor, and the potenti...

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Main Authors: Green Colin, Greaves Colin J, Taylor Rod S, Hawton Annie, Richards Suzanne H, Dickens Andy P, Edwards Rachel, Campbell John L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
social isolation
complex intervention
controlled trial
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/218

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