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Importance of proximity to resources, social support, transportation and neighborhood security for mobility and social participation in older adults: Results from a scoping study

Findings
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2013
  • Year Published
    2015
  • Quality Rating
    5/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
  • Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
    USA (21); Canada (12); Europe (9); Asia (3); Canada & USA (3); Brazil (1); UK (England) (1)
  • Global/regional focus
    WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />
  • Country focus
    USA (21); Canada (12); Europe (9); Asia (3); Canada & USA (3); Brazil (1); UK (England) (1)
  • Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
  • Type of document
    Systematic review addressing other questions
  • Type of question
    Not effectiveness
  • Focus
    Specific
  • Target
    Community
  • Domain
    Programs and services
    Infrastructure
    Urban planning
    Social infrastructure
    Transportation
    Accessible transportation options
    Public transportation
    Safety - Pedestrian
    Recreation
    Public spaces
    Sustainable Development Goals
    3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
    9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
    11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • Social system topic(s)
  • Theme
    Optimal aging
Publication details
  • Citation
    Levasseur M, Généreux M, Bruneau JF, Vanasse A, Chabot É, Beaulac C, et al. Importance of proximity to resources, social support, transportation and neighborhood security for mobility and social participation in older adults: Results from a scoping study. BMC Public Health. 2015;15:503.
  • DOI
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