Systematic review reveals loneliness prevalence in adults at the end of life, suggesting the need for supportive interventions.
Evidence suggests loneliness may be a difficulty faced by a significant minority of people at the end of life, requiring support for individuals, within services and communities. Research is needed in a wider range of countries, and to develop and assess effective interventions.
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