Original Research: Loneliness and Quality of Life in Chronically Ill Rural Older Adults

kdeming — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:13:33 +0000

Published Date:

Fri, 2013-09-06 (All day)

A pilot study was conducted to learn more about the prevalence of loneliness in rural older adults with chronic illness and how it affects their quality of life. The purposes of the data analysis reported here were twofold: to describe loneliness, chronic illness diagnoses, chronic illness control measures, prescription medication use, and quality of life in a sample of rural older adults; and to examine the relationships among these elements.

Background: Loneliness is a contributing factor to various health problems in older adults, including complex chronic illness, functional decline, and increased risk of mortality.

Loneliness, Depression, Social Support, and Quality of Life in Older Chronically Ill Appalachians

kdeming — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:26:08 +0000

Published Date:

Mon, 2011-12-05 (All day)

This study's purpose was to describe loneliness and to examine the relationships between loneliness, depression, social support, and QOL in chronically ill, older Appalachians.

This study's purpose was to describe loneliness and to examine the relationships between loneliness, depression, social support, and QOL in chronically ill, older Appalachians. In-person interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 60 older, chronically ill, community-dwelling, and rural adults. Those with dementia or active grief were excluded.

Nurse Faculty Scholars - chronic illness

Original Research: Loneliness and Quality of Life in Chronically Ill Rural Older Adults

Loneliness, Depression, Social Support, and Quality of Life in Older Chronically Ill Appalachians