ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to determine the types and methods of health promotion interventions for older adults living alone that positively impact their physical, mental, and social health. Methods: We used the PubMed, Embase, Research Information Sharing Service, and DBPia databases to extract papers. The search period was from January 2013 to January 2023. The search terms were (“elderly” OR “older” OR “old adult” OR “age”) AND (“health promotion” OR “health improve”) AND (“living alone” OR “live alone”) AND “intervention”. Results: The final analysis included four randomized studies and two experimental control studies. Six types of intervention research were conducted: two home visits, two combined teleintervention and home visits, one phone call, and one agency visit. With the home visit intervention, there were significant differences in physical, mental, and social health except grip strength compared with the control group. Conclusion: Health promotion interventions provided through home visit interventions made the most positive effects regarding healthcare education, exercise, and cognitive programs for older adults living alone. Further research is needed to identify the relevant intervention benefits in terms of health promotion, formulation, and application of strategies to maximize effectiveness.