Arpana Wadhwani
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About
Arpana Wadhwani is a leading researcher in digital health interventions for aging populations, with a focused expertise in combating social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Her major contribution lies in synthesizing the global evidence base through rigorous evidence and gap maps, most notably her landmark 2023 work (69 citations) and its 2022 precursor (10 citations), which collectively have been cited nearly 80 times. These studies systematically map the landscape of digital tools—from video calls to online communities—that can mitigate the severe impacts of loneliness on well-being, mental health, and physical longevity, a crisis amplified by COVID-19 restrictions. By identifying critical research gaps and effective strategies, Wadhwani’s work directly informs policymakers and practitioners seeking scalable, technology-driven solutions for an aging society. Her research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in gerontology, public health, and human-computer interaction, offering a clear roadmap for future interventions that harness digital innovation to foster social connection and improve quality of life in later years.
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