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Interactive Television as a Medium to Reduce Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Natalie M Davoodi1, Robyn Earley2, Sarah Shuffleton3
1Brown University, School of Public Health, Providence, RI; CareLink Rhode Island, East Providence, RI.
Objective:
To develop an interactive television program, Room with a View, to address social isolation in older adults residing Rhode Island (RI) and Southern Massachusetts (MA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Using an Omaha System guideline for best practices in reducing social isolation and loneliness in older adults, the project team developed 25 evidence-based television episodes with the help of a production company. The program was aired on commercial, traditional (non-cable) television to allow for easy access.
Results:
Using a traditional consumer media in an interactive format allowed for rapid outreach to an older population in congregate care and community settings to engage them in activities that included physical, psychological, and social engagement. Conclusion: Room with a View was a quick, but effective, interactive TV program that has successfully reached older adults at risk of loneliness and social isolation in RI and Southern MA, and it can serve as a model for future programs.
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