Resilience in Solitude: A Review of Loneliness and Its Impact on Nurses’ Wellbeing DOI Creative Commons
Abdulqadir J. Nashwan,

Yasir S. Alsalamah,

Mohammad S. Abu-Mahfouz

et al.

Perspectives In Psychiatric Care, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The issue of loneliness among nurses is considerable importance, with potential ramifications extending beyond the well‐being individuals involved to quality patient care delivered. This review explores topic in‐depth, guided by recognition that influence on nurses’ welfare warrants extensive examination and evaluation. rationale for undertaking this understand communicate wide‐reaching implications within nursing profession. In narrative review, we tried elucidate prevalence, causes, impacts globally. We explored various theoretical frameworks empirical studies illuminate factors contributing population analyzed prevalence rates other professions. further discussed consequences physical mental health, job performance, financial systemic healthcare institutions. It evaluates role workplace environment. coping strategies interventions manage loneliness, including self‐help techniques, formal support structures, programs, technology‐based solutions. revealed influencing include social, environmental, cultural elements. Studies highlight being widowed, divorced, older, male, or from an immigrant background, low activity, unemployment, income, poor‐quality relationships are significant predictors loneliness. Physical health issues like chronic illnesses conditions such as depression anxiety also contribute feelings nurses. forward recommendations institutions, policy changes, future research needs, ultimately underscoring importance addressing concludes a call action all stakeholders prioritize emotional nurses, fostering environment nurtures resilience thereby enhances care.

Language: Английский

Exploring the impact of information and communication technologies on loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review of reviews DOI Creative Commons
Mari Gunnes,

Ida-Camilla Løe,

Jorid Kalseth

et al.

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: March 2, 2024

Abstract Background Recognizing the escalating public health concerns of loneliness and social isolation in aging populations, this study seeks to comprehensively explore potential information communication technology (ICT)-based interventions address these issues among older adults. This scoping review reviews aims map synthesize existing evidence on effectiveness scope ICT targeting community-dwelling adults, elucidating types technology, impacts, facilitators, barriers, research gaps. Methods Following Joanna Briggs Institute framework, we systematically searched eight diverse databases identifying relevant published reviews. We included English-written, peer-reviewed all types, with no limits regarding time publication about ICTs and/or for Eligible were analysed summarized, offering a holistic narrative reported their impact, identified facilitators barriers influencing implementation adoption interventions, gaps literature. Results The 39 publications between 2012 2024, spanning systematic, scoping, Various reported, primarily media virtual communities, followed by video-mediated friendly visits, conversational agents, robots, exergames online gameplay. Predominantly positive impacts mitigating evident ICTs, although methodological diversity contradictory findings complicated definite conclusions. Facilitators encompassed individual competencies, access usage, intervention design implementation. Research involved specific subgroups, exploring innovative technologies, incorporating designs, improving methodologies, addressing usability accessibility. Future should focus elderly individuals who can benefit most from use, novel using wider range enhancing accessibility considerations. Conclusions sheds light associated use. investigations prioritize refining outcome measures, gender differences, interventions. involvement adults process exploration technological training hold promise overcoming barriers.

Language: Английский

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Unravelling the complexity of the relationship between social support sources and loneliness: A mixed-methods study with older adults DOI Creative Commons
Estéban Sánchez Moreno, Lorena Gallardo-Peralta, Vicente Rodríguez Rodríguez

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0316751 - e0316751

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

Loneliness is an increasingly significant social and public health issue in contemporary societies. The available evidence suggests that support one of the key psychosocial processes for reduction prevention loneliness. This study investigated role played by sources experience emotional loneliness, identifying seven split between family (spouse/partner, children, grandchildren, siblings) non-family (friends, neighbours). population comprised people aged 65 years over living Spain, with a partner (without cohabiting children), alone or nursing home. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining data from survey involving 887 participants (quantitative phase) semi-structured interviews 30 older adults (qualitative phase). relationship various loneliness analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) thematic analysis qualitative information. results both phases suggest different association dynamics dimensions Lower levels were related to following sources: spouse, siblings friends. In contrast, greater neighbours children. findings this contribute better understanding interventions aimed at reducing could be more effectively targeted considering specific effects derived sources.

Language: Английский

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Conceptualising the context and mechanisms for tackling loneliness in older adults through interventions: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis DOI Creative Commons
John Ratcliffe, Faith Matcham, Erika Molteni

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Abstract Background Loneliness in later life has been widely associated with poor mental and physical health. However, despite many reviews, current evidence does not provide a clear picture of how to tackle loneliness older adults through interventions. Research examining the contexts mechanisms for reducing interventions is required identify how, why, who work or do work. Methods A critical interpretive synthesis, review method designed rigorously reflexively re-examine existing literature, was conducted re-consider what matters This enacted broad search strategy incorporating database searches, contacting experts, reference-chaining, team discussions, enabling flexible iterative able generate new theory. Results 274 papers were included analysis. We identified four dimensions whether worked. Intended outcome mirrored different theoretical perspectives on reduce loneliness. Four intended outcomes identified: cognitive change; improved social connections; physiological more meaningful life. The second dimension level an intervention - it intervene at micro, meso, macro level. Thirdly, 13 positive features noted have evidenced lead constitute effective These that are organised, adaptable, good staff/volunteers, support attend, routinised, built shared interests/identities, personalised, culturally aware, co-produced, involve active participation, strengths-based, lasting, targeted appropriate people. Lastly, nine emotions represent less feeling reciprocated interactions; emotional support; belonging; perspective; self-efficacy; mattering; pride; purpose; empowerment. Conclusions Interventions evaluations should look beyond comparing activities see which best recognise multidimensionality variation vital individuals communities needs. Identifying is, society intends impact, actions this study, can be employed better target variety

Language: Английский

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Accompaniment of isolated people by volunteers from the neighborhood (ACOMPANYEM). A community trial with a nested qualitative study DOI Creative Commons

Paloma Camós-Guijosa,

Alba Caro-Durán,

Eva Bellés-Mur

et al.

Gaceta Sanitaria, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 39, P. 102442 - 102442

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Social prescription targets people with social isolation or unwanted loneliness and offers them community activities to improve their emotional well-being. Disabled homebound cannot access social-health assets. Neighborhood volunteers may accompany at home walk outdoors. Community well-being referent enhance these interactions, conducting counseling management groups for volunteers. To evaluate the effectiveness of intervention accompaniment on in isolation, well-being, quality life. A non-randomized trial a qualitative nested study loneliness. Detection by driving group, made up neighborhood organizations health team, an opportunistic way. Implementation multi-level volunteer-isolated intervention. In cases where we detect architectural barriers, will provide technical aids (portable stairlifts).

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of a psychosocial group program for older adults: The Healthy Ageing Service Wellbeing Skills Group DOI

Stephanie Perin,

Grace Billing,

Julia McCurry

et al.

Australasian Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 19, 2025

Objective To conduct a quality assurance study assessing the implementation of Healthy Ageing Service Wellbeing Skills Group Program (HAS-WSGP), novel psychosocial skills group designed to support older adults’ mental health. Methods Eligible participants were aged 65 years or older, presenting with mild-moderate health symptoms interested in learning enhance their emotional wellbeing, and living community residential care settings. Sessions conducted weekly facilitated by clinicians peer worker. Data collection involved combination demographic variables, outcome measures, feedback surveys. Results A total 40 consumers participated HAS-WSGP during period. Overall, demonstrated improvements psychiatric, social, occupational functioning, however no depressive anxiety observed. Improvements self-reported knowledge program topics observed, endorsed as relevant, supportive, helpful for improving overall wellbeing. Conclusions It is feasible run adults, adults report good benefits from this form service provision. Further research will be needed determine efficacy these programs on

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Social Engagement, Depressive Symptoms, and Loneliness, and Longitudinal Cognitive Decline in a Population-Based Cohort of Older Adults DOI Creative Commons
Pankaja Desai, Ted Kheng Siang Ng, Kristin R. Krueger

et al.

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Determinants of Loneliness Among Older Adults Living Alone: Evidence From a National Survey Conducted During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Mexico DOI
Angélica Ángeles-Llerenas, Rocío Rodríguez‐Valentín, Martin Romero‐Martínez

et al.

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 3, 2025

Older people living alone are particularly vulnerable to loneliness. To contribute the understanding of this issue in Global South, we estimated prevalence loneliness and analyzed association between sociodemographic characteristics, digital social isolation, older adults alone, during COVID-19 lockdown Mexico. Data were drawn from National Health Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT) Continua conducted 2020. The was 49.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] 44.7–54.8); while isolation 45.3% CI 40.5–50.2). A multivariate logistic regression model demonstrated that lack education (odds ratio [OR] = 2.40, 95% 1.23–4.69; p .011) widowhood (OR 2.51, 1.54–4.10; < .001) significantly associated with Identifying characteristics who most likely feel lonely can inform designing targeted interventions policies address group.

Language: Английский

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The Relationship Between the Level of Satisfaction of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Loneliness, Happiness and Life Satisfaction in Elderly Individuals DOI Creative Commons
Eylül Gülnur Erdoğan, Sevinç Mersin

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 4, 2025

To examine the relationship between level of satisfaction Maslow's hierarchy needs and loneliness, happiness life in elderly individuals. This cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study was conducted with Turkey. Data were collected using Personal Information Form, Hierarchy Needs Assessment UCLA Loneliness Scale Short Oxford Happiness Form Satisfaction Life Scale. The STROBE checklist used to guide presentation this study. Participants generally exhibited a significant levels indicators mental well-being such as satisfaction. Key factors influencing included educational level, marital status, economic status living spouse. Moreover, higher positively impacted overall satisfaction, whereas loneliness showed negative relationship. These findings emphasise interconnectedness socio-demographic psychological shaping results show that if meeting is high, their decreases increase. Improving socioeconomic affects health. Therefore, it important for nurses take more active role development policies improve health elderly. By examining effects different on individuals, determining data emotional contributes social support systems will quality society.

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The Role of Social Connections in Enhancing Mental Well-Being DOI

Supianto Supianto

Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 2

Published: April 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Using Google to search for evidence: how much is enough? One center’s experience DOI Creative Commons
Isomi M Miake-Lye, Selene Mak,

Meron M. Begashaw

et al.

Systematic Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: April 22, 2025

Abstract The rise of powerful search engines (e.g., Google) make the searching for gray literature more feasible within time and resources a typical systematic review. However, there are no hypothesis-testing studies to guide us on how conduct such search. It is our belief that “best practices” incorporating Google searches might come from collection experiential evidence users have had, which can be drawn some tentative conclusions. intention with this communication relay experience five projects lessons we think learned. We invite review colleagues contribute their own experiences thus build up about when use as engine supplement traditional computerized database searches.

Language: Английский

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