A randomised controlled trial of an online peer support intervention for reducing symptoms of depression among community-dwelling older adults living in rural Australia

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1150496

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Maintaining social connections as an individual ages is important to mental health. Older Australians living in rural areas are particularly at risk of social isolation, which may increase their likelihood of experiencing depression. The aim of this study is to develop and test the effectiveness of an online community in reducing depression among older Australians living in regional and rural adults. If effective, this study will provide a useful platform to combat social isolation.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Targeted Calls

Funding Amount: $503,180.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Aged Health Care

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

ageing | internet service delivery | mental health | randomised controlled trial (RCT) | social support

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