Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Criteria | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
Participants | Older adults 60 years or older of any level of functional status (with or without disability) | |
Phenomena of interest | Explore barriers towards using communication technologies for social interaction, that could have of the different characteristics such as connectivity and communication, social networking, user-generated content, social feedback and validation, real-time updates, groups, and communities The phases of the technology adoption processes will be considered, specifically the Rogers' innovation diffusion model [35] | Studies where participants use communication technologies for other purposes than social interaction or for social interaction and simultaneously for other purposes such as physical exercise or telemedicine |
Context | Older adults ageing in place: at home/community-dwelling/supported housing of any geographical location. Ageing in place means individuals can live independently (may receive assistance) and securely in their homes and communities, regardless of age, ability, or economic status. The goal is to stay at home with minimal care services and maintain sufficient independence [2] | Older adults residing in nursing homes or institutions |
Type of study | Published in peer reviewed scientific journals | Master and PhD thesis, lecture notes, other reviews and meta-analysis, books, book chapters, comments, conference proceedings and ongoing studies (e.g., protocols) |
Methods and study design | Qualitative studies and mixed method | Studies not responding to at least 5 out of 10 assessment items in the standard JBI critical appraisal checklist for qualitative research [34] For more details, please see the assessment of methodological quality section |
Language | English, Finnish, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, the Scandinavian languages, and Turkish |