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September 30, 2025Aging & Mental HealthOpen Access

A scoping review of influencing factors associated with loneliness in nursing home settings

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DKD. van de KolkGAGerda AndringaNational Institutes of HealthDKDirk F. de KorneErasmus University Rotterdam

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Overview

Scoping review identifies social, psychological, and environmental factors impacting loneliness in nursing home residents, suggesting improvements in care practices.

Key Points

  • Loneliness adversely affects health in nursing home residents, requiring urgent attention.
  • Thematic analysis revealed 27 factors related to loneliness, with 13 being representative.
  • Factors influencing loneliness were categorized into health, stress-coping, social contact, and relationship quality.
  • Enhancing understanding of loneliness demands thorough assessment of residents' experiences, especially for those with dementia.

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Kolk et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc26218a7d58c25ebb2d9fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2552427
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