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Combatting Social Isolation, Anxiety, and Loneliness in Hospitalized Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Alyson KeenLauren DeikeJaimee Haan
Published in: The Journal of nursing administration (2023)
Despite nonsignificant findings, participants found benefit in filling the social void of being an inpatient. Clinicians should ensure that holistic care is delivered to hospitalized inpatients. Inclusive patient-centered strategies targeted to decrease social isolation and loneliness among acute care inpatients should continue to be developed and tested.
Keyphrases
  • acute care
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • palliative care
  • social support
  • pain management
  • quality improvement
  • sleep quality
  • solid state