An evaluation of the effectiveness of a community mentoring service for socially isolated older people: a controlled trial

• Main Authors: Green Colin (Author), Greaves Colin J (Author), Taylor Rod S (Author), Hawton Annie (Author), Richards Suzanne H (Author), Dickens Andy P (Author), Edwards Rachel (Author), Campbell John L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Social isolation affects a significant proportion of older people and is associated with poor health outcomes. The current evidence base regarding the effectiveness of interventions targeting social isolation is poor, and the potenti...