1. Loneliness in older adults.
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da Silva, Tiago Horta Reis
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OCCUPATIONAL roles ,COMMUNITY health nurses ,HEALTH policy ,NURSING ,MENTAL health ,HEALTH status indicators ,MEDICAL care ,EXPERIENCE ,NURSING practice ,MEDICAL protocols ,LONELINESS ,QUALITY assurance ,NURSES ,GERIATRIC nursing ,COMMUNITY health nursing ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,OLD age - Abstract
This article aims to provide an overview on loneliness in older people, with an emphasis on how insights from this body of literature can significantly contribute to the enhancement of care provided by community nurses. This review aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the factors contributing to loneliness, its impact on the physical and mental health of older individuals, and the role community nurses can play in mitigating and addressing loneliness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2024
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