Voluntary work for the physical and mental health of older volunteers: A systematic review

Findings

Supporting technical documents that are social systems-relevant

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Full-text report

Full-text report (free)
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2019
Year Published

2020
Quality Rating

11/11 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

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Global/regional focus

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Country focus

No specific country focus
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review of effects
Type of question

Effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Not yet available
Domain

Programs and services
Community and social services
Other social services
Recreation
Promotion of recreation
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
17. Partnerships for the goals
Social system topic(s)

Delivery arrangements
By whom services are provided
Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
Implementation strategies
Organization-targeted strategy
Theme

Optimal aging

Publication details

Citation

Filges T, Siren A, Fridberg T, Nielsen BCV. Voluntary work for the physical and mental health of older volunteers: A systematic review. Campbell Systematic Reviews. 2020;16(4).
DOI

10.1002/cl2.1124

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