Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of loneliness amongst older adults: a qualitative study.
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Dobarrio-Sanz, Iria; Ruiz-González, Crístofer; Fernández Sola, Cayetano; Román López, Pablo; Granero Molina, José; [et al.]Fecha
2021-11-17Resumen
Background: Loneliness amongst older adults is linked to poor health outcomes and constitutes a public health issue worldwide. Healthcare professionals’ perceptions could influence the strategies they implement in order to prevent, detect and manage loneliness amongst older adults. The aim of this study was to describe and understand healthcare professionals’ perceptions of loneliness amongst older adults. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study. Twenty-six Spanish healthcare professionals with experience caring for older adults participated in the study. Data were collected between November 2019 and September 2020 using focus groups and in-depth interviews. Data were analysed following a content analysis method using ATLAS.ti software. Results: Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of loneliness amongst older adults is represented by three themes: (1) “when one’s personal life and social context lead to loneliness”; (2) “from abandonment to personal growth: the two faces of lonelines...
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descriptive study
healthcare
loneliness
older adults
public health
qualitative study