Cochrane Campbell Global Ageing Partnership Evidence and Gap Maps
1. Evidence and gap map on health and social care at home (2021)
We developed an Evidence and Gap Map (EGM) to scope the evidence base care for older adults living at home. An EGM is a decision making and research prioritization tool that highlights gaps in research to inform strategic health and social policy, program and research priorities. The aim of our EGM was to systematically map published and ongoing studies (i.e. systematic reviews and randomized trials) on health and social care, and technological interventions that support older adults at home or in the community. We applied a Cochrane/Campbell sex/gender lens to assess gender inequalities at baseline and in outcomes of care. This EGM was the first in a series of maps on care for older adults, and was included in the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Baseline Report.
Link to full report.
Link to plain language summary.
Click here for our map.
2. Evidence and gap map on digital technology to mitigate social isolation and loneliness for older adults (2022)
We collaborated with the Canadian Red Cross and the World Health Organization to develop an evidence and gap map on digital technology to mitigate social isolation and loneliness for older adults.
Click here for our map.
Acknowledgement: This map was commissioned by the World Health Organization, Department of Social Determinants of Health.
3. Evidence and gap map on In-person interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness (2024)
We collaborated with the Canadian Red Cross and the World Health Organization to develop an evidence and gap map on the effects of in-person interventions aimed at mitigating social isolation and/or loneliness across all age groups and settings.
You can find the full report and EGM here.
4. Evidence and gap map on effects of social prescribing for older adults (2024)
We are developing an evidence and gap map on the effects of social prescribing for older adults in collaboration with the Canadian Institute of Social Prescribing.
Link to protocol.
Click here for the draft map.