Effectiveness of various interventions on psycho physiological well-being among older adults: A systematic review

The main objectives of this review were to assess the effect of an intervention on the physiological, psychological, and social well-being of older adults, and to identify the influences of different forms of exercises, counselling, and reminiscence therapy on older adults. For this purpose around 166 studies published within the last 10 years (from 2010-2021), in English, in various data sources, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Psyc INFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Research Gate were collected Based on the selection criteria, 20 studies were analysed in three categories-physiological, psychological, and social well-being. Based on the analysis of these resources, it may be concluded that most of the research evidence reported that there is a deficient level of well-being in all dimensions among older adults. Psychosocial intervention is both cost-effective and beneficial in promoting older adults ‘well-being. Based on these findings, it may be recommended that geriatric health and well-being could be restored and promoted by the administration of psychosocial intervention.