Social frailty among older adults in nursing homes: a scoping review

This project is a scoping review of social frailty among older adults living in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. Its aim is to map how social frailty has been defined, measured, and studied in institutional care populations, and to summarize reported levels and associated factors. The review will synthesize evidence on key correlates such as depression, loneliness, social support, social isolation, and social networks, while also examining the measurement tools used across studies. The expected outcomes are to provide a clearer overview of the current evidence, identify methodological gaps, and offer recommendations for future research and more suitable assessment approaches in nursing-home settings.