Andi Phaelle Gedeon

University of Ottawa

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About

Dr. Andi Phaelle Gedeon is a leading researcher in gerontology and public health, with a focused expertise on mitigating social isolation and loneliness among vulnerable older populations. Her most impactful work, a systematic review published in 2023, critically examines the role of information and communication technologies in strengthening social capital within long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This seminal paper, already garnering 13 citations, provides a vital evidence base for interventions that combat the severe psychosocial consequences of pandemic-era lockdowns. Dr. Gedeon’s research uniquely bridges digital health innovation with the fundamental human need for connection, offering actionable strategies for care homes worldwide. Her contributions are particularly notable for addressing a critical gap in crisis response, ensuring that the well-being of institutionalized older adults remains a priority. Through her rigorous scholarship, Dr. Gedeon is shaping how we protect the most isolated members of society, making her work essential reading for students and researchers in aging studies, health policy, and social work.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Strengthening Social Capital to Address Isolation and Loneliness in Long-Term Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review of Research on Information and Communication Technologies
13 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: University of Ottawa

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