‘There’s something about admitting that you are lonely’ – prevalence, impact and solutions to loneliness in terminal illness: An explanatory sequential multi-methods study

• Published in: Palliative medicine Vol. 36; no. 10; pp. 1483 - 1492
• Main Authors: Hanna, Jeffrey R, McConnell, Tracey, Harrison, Craig, Patynowska, Katarzyna A, Finucane, Anne M, Hudson, Briony, Paradine, Sharon, McCullagh, Angela, Reid, Joanne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2022; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Breathlessness; Caregivers; COVID-19; Death; Death & dying; End of life decisions; Health psychology; Health status; Hospice care; Humans; Life; Life experiences; Loneliness; Loneliness - psychology; Mental health; Mental health services; Mixed methods research; Original; Pain; Palliative care; Pandemics; Response rates; Social networks; Social power; Social services; Social support; Stigma; Taboos; Terminal Care - psychology; Terminal illnesses; Terminally Ill; Well being; social care professionals; end of life; Loneliness; terminal illness; healthcare professionals; palliative care; carers

Background: Loneliness is a prevalent societal issue and can impact on a person’s physical and mental health. It is unclear how loneliness impacts on end of life experiences or how such feelings can be alleviated. Aim: To explore the perceived prevalence, impact and possible solutions to loneliness...