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Purpose: Through an evolutionary concept analysis, social isolation (SI) was defined as lack of social belonging and engagement with others, minimal number of social contacts, and insufficient quality relationships. This definition represents broader understanding of most contributing factors to SI and supports the concepts of reduced communication and socialization experienced during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The COVID‐19 pandemic served to heighten this problem, including communication challenges, and brought negative outcomes of SI to light. The overall research question examined the impact of communication challenges and SI on OAs with Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and subjective cognitive changes (2020–2021). This scoping literature review was developed to compare the psychosocial and mental health of older adults between prepandemic and pandemic lockdown of 2020–2021. Design and Methods: This review followed the procedures for scoping review reporting as stated by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA‐ScR). In collaboration with an expert scientific information specialist assigned to the college of nursing, the literature was queried through MEDLINE(R) and Epub Ahead of Print, In‐Process, In‐Data‐Review & Other Non‐Indexed Citations and Daily 1946 to September 02, 2021; APA PsycInfo 1806 to August Week 5 2021; and Embase Classic+Embase 1947 to 2021 September 02. Search terms included social isolation; nursing home; home for the aged; long‐term care; old age homes or convalescent home or nursing home; long‐term care, or long‐term care; aged or elders or seniors, dementia, Alzheimer's or dementia; osteoporosis; and fragility fracture. Findings: Quantitative data informed outcomes through increased depression and anxiety, higher rates of depression during the pandemic than prepandemic, and increased symptomology in neuropsychiatric profiles. Further, COVID19‐related restrictions, including impaired communication streams, seemed to be the origin of stress‐related cognitive changes and symptomology. Communication challenges in residents with dementia may lead to feelings of social isolation. Qualitative evidence supports that dementia has a social, psychological, material, and socio‐demographic impact. Further, the lockdown disrupted the existing flow of communication between all stakeholders and residents, resulting in heightened perceptions of SI and a profound sense of loss. Practice Implications: The results include a diverse and complex characterization of negative outcomes. Further, strong evidence indicates that communication and human contact can ameliorate negative outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the lives of Koreans with long‐term mental disorders who had experienced multiple readmissions after hospital discharges. Methods: In‐depth interviews were conducted with 11 participants and thematic analysis was used to examine their data. Findings: Four themes emerged from the data, describing their lives: they suffered in the aspects of social maladjustment, loneliness, causing shame to their families, and managing mental illnesses. Practical Implications: After patients with mental disorders are discharged from the hospital, they need transitional care before systematic community‐based care to enhance their autonomy and reduce the burden on their families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To learn more about the association between social media use disorder and alexithymia among Lebanese people. Design/Methods: Four hundred fifty‐six residents participated in this cross‐sectional study which was carried out between January and December 2018. Findings: The results showed that 107 (23.7%) participants were classified as having social media use disorder. Higher social media use disorder score (β =.52), higher perceived stress (β =.35), and higher depression (β =.12) were significantly associated with more alexithymia. Practice Implications: Our results have shown that social media use disorder and being depressed and stressed were associated with higher levels of alexithymia. Psychologists/health practitioners can benefit from these findings in their future prevention and intervention plans. People who negatively utilize social media platforms can then be offered with appropriate counseling and coping mechanisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study examined nursing students' levels of Internet addiction, loneliness, and satisfaction with life. Design and Methods: This descriptive, cross‐sectional study was conducted in included university involving 160 nursing students who completed an information form and the Internet addiction, UCLA Loneliness, and Satisfaction with Life Scales. Findings: No significant correlation was found between students' Internet addiction, loneliness, and life satisfaction (P >.05). However, a significant positive correlation between loneliness and life satisfaction was observed (P <.05). Practice Implications: Measures to raise students' awareness of Internet addiction and social activities to enhance communication skills and life satisfaction should be planned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Studies with experimental designs in which the association between participants' subjective well‐being and their use of social media is studied remain rare. This study tested the effect of abstaining from social media use on participants' well‐being, affect, perceived stress, and sense of perceived loneliness. Design and Methods: Randomized, controlled design. Sixty‐eight participants were randomized to one of two conditions. Findings: Those who abstained from social media use, compared with those in the control group, evidenced a decline in life satisfaction, an increase in negative affect, and an increase in loneliness. Practice Implications: Excessive social media use poses deleterious consequences for users, but abstinence may not necessarily exact positive changes; this outcome is dependent on the functions for which social media are used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This article explains the symptoms of late life depression (LLD) and discusses evidence‐informed actions that nurses can implement to provide older adults with the help they need. Conclusions: Recognizing and addressing depression in older adults can enhance quality of life. Practice Implications: People with LLD may not appear sad or express feelings of depression. Instead, they demonstrate loss of interest, frailty, cognitive impairment, suicidal ideation, unexplained somatic complaints, and loneliness. Documenting symptoms, screening, and assessing suicidal ideation are essential. Positive outcomes are associated with antidepressant medications, cognitive behavioral therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, neuromodulation therapies, and exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]