Natalia N. Nielsen
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Natalia N. Nielsen has a total of 15 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Adrita Barooah
Department of Gerontology Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston Massachusetts Boston USA
1 shared publication Bill M. Jesdale
Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
1 shared publication- Catherine E. Dube
Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1 shared publication David Dosa
Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA; Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
1 shared publication- Emily Lim
University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1 shared publication - Emily McPhillips
Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 17 September 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
- Vol. 26 (11) , 105850
Association of Language Barriers and Depression Among Latino and Non-Latino White US Nursing Home Residents
- 17 September 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
- Vol. 26 (11) , 105850
Association of Language Barriers and Depression Among Latino and Non-Latino White US Nursing Home Residents
- 7 October 2023
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Older People Nursing
- Vol. 18 (6) , e12577
Health effects of social connectedness in older adults living in congregate long‐term care settings: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence
Background: The overall impact of social connectedness on health outcomes in older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living settings is unknown. Given the unclear health impact of social connectedness for older adults in congregate long‐term care settings worldwide, a comprehensive systematic review is required to evaluate the overall relationship between social connectedness and health outcomes for them.Objectives: The purpose of this article was to synthesize the literature regarding the health impact of social connectedness among older adults living in nursing homes or assisted living settings.Methods: Using PRISMA guidelines, we identified eligible studies from Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane databases (1990–2021). Bias and quality reporting assessment was performed using standardized criteria for cohort, cross sectional and qualitative studies. At each stage, ≥ 2 researchers conducted independent evaluations.Results: Of the 7350 articles identified, 25 cohort (follow‐up range: 1 month–11 years; with two also contributing to cross sectional), 86 cross sectional, eight qualitative and two mixed methods were eligible. Despite different instruments used, many residents living in nursing homes and assisted living settings had reduced social engagement. Quantitative evidence supports a link between higher social engagement and health outcomes most studied (e.g. depression, quality of life). Few studies evaluated important health outcomes (e.g. cognitive and functional decline). Most cohort studies showed that lack of social connectedness accelerated time to death.Conclusions: Social connectedness may be an important modifiable risk factor for adverse health outcomes for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Most studies were cross sectional and focused on quality of life and mental health outcomes. Longitudinal studies suggest that higher social engagement delays time to death. Evidence regarding other health outcomes important to older adults was scant and requires further longitudinal studies.
- 7 October 2023
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Older People Nursing
- Vol. 18 (6) , e12577
Health effects of social connectedness in older adults living in congregate long‐term care settings: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence
Background: The overall impact of social connectedness on health outcomes in older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living settings is unknown. Given the unclear health impact of social connectedness for older adults in congregate long‐term care settings worldwide, a comprehensive systematic review is required to evaluate the overall relationship between social connectedness and health outcomes for them.Objectives: The purpose of this article was to synthesize the literature regarding the health impact of social connectedness among older adults living in nursing homes or assisted living settings.Methods: Using PRISMA guidelines, we identified eligible studies from Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane databases (1990–2021). Bias and quality reporting assessment was performed using standardized criteria for cohort, cross sectional and qualitative studies. At each stage, ≥ 2 researchers conducted independent evaluations.Results: Of the 7350 articles identified, 25 cohort (follow‐up range: 1 month–11 years; with two also contributing to cross sectional), 86 cross sectional, eight qualitative and two mixed methods were eligible. Despite different instruments used, many residents living in nursing homes and assisted living settings had reduced social engagement. Quantitative evidence supports a link between higher social engagement and health outcomes most studied (e.g. depression, quality of life). Few studies evaluated important health outcomes (e.g. cognitive and functional decline). Most cohort studies showed that lack of social connectedness accelerated time to death.Conclusions: Social connectedness may be an important modifiable risk factor for adverse health outcomes for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Most studies were cross sectional and focused on quality of life and mental health outcomes. Longitudinal studies suggest that higher social engagement delays time to death. Evidence regarding other health outcomes important to older adults was scant and requires further longitudinal studies.