Longitudinal association of social isolation and loneliness with physical function among in-patients living with schizophrenia.
Li-Jung ChenAndrew SteptoeI-Chia ChienLi-Jung ChenPublished in: Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing (2024)
Healthcare professionals should consider loneliness as a potential risk factor for impaired physical function. It would be beneficial to assess patients for loneliness and implement interventions to reduce feelings of loneliness.