Loneliness and Quality of Life in Chronically Ill Rural Older Adults: Findings from a Pilot Study
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Description
Explores the prevalence of loneliness in older adults
living in rural Appalachia with chronic illness and whether
loneliness influences their quality of life. Includes
statistics on demographics as well as loneliness and
quality of life indicators by chronic illness and
medication use.
Author(s)
Laurie A. Theeke, Jennifer Mallow
Citation
American Journal of Nursing, 113(9), 28-38
Date
09/2013
Tagged as
Appalachia
· Elderly population
· Health conditions
· Mental health
· Social connectedness
· Statistics and data
· West Virginia