The following projects were identified by the project team in July 2022. For current trials on social isolation in aged care, try searching the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry.
Understanding social isolation as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: Identifying Positive Ageing Strategies in Australian Communities
Lead organisation: Monash University
Status: In progress
Supporting organisation(s): -
Funding organisation: The Heart Foundation
This study investigates social isolation as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
HOW-R-U?
Lead organisation: Bolton Clarke
Status: In progress
Supporting organisation(s): NSW Government Combatting Social Isolation for Seniors during COVID-19 Grant Program and Perpetual
Funding organisation: Better Care Victoria Innovation Fund
This project targets social isolation post-discharge. It will develop an intervention that matches patients with volunteers who will provide weekly telephone support for three months after hospital discharge
BEFRIENDAS study: The impact of befriending on depression, anxiety, social support and loneliness in older adults living in residential aged care facilities
Lead organisation: National Ageing Research Institute
Status: In progress
Supporting organisation(s): -
Funding organisation: Beyond Blue and the National Health and Medical Research Council
This project aims to determine the effectiveness of befriending on levels of depression, anxiety, social support and loneliness in older people living in residential aged care when provided by trained volunteers.