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doi: 10.7748/nop2006.06.18.5.22.c2424.
Loneliness: a challenge for nurses caring for older people
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- DOI: 10.7748/nop2006.06.18.5.22.c2424
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Loneliness: a challenge for nurses caring for older people
Nurs Older People.
2006 Jun.
Abstract
Loneliness is a complex concept that involves both psychological and social aspects. This article explores loneliness and the impact it can have on older people. It considers the challenges facing nurses and other healthcare professionals in helping older people to deal with loneliness.
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