Loneliness, isolation and the health of older adults: do we need a new research agenda?

Examination of the concepts of loneliness and isolation in old age and the implications for clinical practice in the UK. Their measurement, prevalence, aetiology and impact on morbidity, mortality and service utilisation are discussed. The need to modify the research agenda to focus on the effects o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 2012-12, Vol.105 (12), p.518-522
Hauptverfasser:	Valtorta, Nicole, Hanratty, Barbara
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging - psychology Biological and medical sciences Female General aspects Geriatric Assessment Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration Health Status Humans Loneliness - psychology Male Medical sciences Miscellaneous Needs Assessment Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Quality of Life Research - organization & administration Risk Assessment Social Isolation - psychology United Kingdom
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Zusammenfassung:	Examination of the concepts of loneliness and isolation in old age and the implications for clinical practice in the UK. Their measurement, prevalence, aetiology and impact on morbidity, mortality and service utilisation are discussed. The need to modify the research agenda to focus on the effects of loneliness on public health is considered. 20 references
ISSN:	0141-0768 1758-1095
DOI:	10.1258/jrsm.2012.120128